Caleb Williams drew the 49ers offside then took advantage of the free play by firing a strike to tight end Colston Loveland in the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown. The three-play drive took just 1:24 off the clock. Still early in the second quarter, the matchup between Chicago and San Francisco is becoming a bona fide shootout.

Caleb Williams went viral for his surprising and unique player intro during the Bears' 'SNF' clash against the 49ers.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams locates wide receiver Luther Burden III for a 25-yard gain. Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos makes a 29-yard field goal. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy lasers a perfect pass to wide receiver Jauan Jennings for a 38-yard touchdown.

Caleb Williams connected with rookie receiver Luther Burden for a 35-yard touchdown pass, making the score 14-14 with 2:58 left in the first quarter. The throw and catch capped a five-play, 77-yard drive that took just 1:54 off the clock.

Brock Purdy flourished in anonymity. Caleb Williams struggled in a fish bowl. Now the 49ers’ and Bears’ quarterbacks meet with NFC supremacy as the goal.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is having a breakout second NFL season after splitting from high school sweetheart Alina Thyregod in May 2024

Week 17 of the NFL is here with division championships and playoff seeding on the line. Teams must execute on both sides of the ball to give themselves and their fans the best Christmas gift they can offer – a win.

The Bears had reason to celebrate Saturday night again, thanks to the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Green Bay Packers. With the Ravens win, the Bears broke a seven-year drought.