It didn't look like that would be the case early, as the Bears picked off Purdy on the first play of the game and ran it back for an early touchdown. After that, Purdy diced up the Bears' defense, completing 24 of 33 attempts for 303 yards and three passing touchdowns. Purdy also added two rushing touchdowns, giving him five scores on the day.

The Bears' loss came down to one final play again, and both their coach and QB saw flaws of their own leading to the 42-38 loss.

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.

The Chicago Bears' dream season continued Saturday when they clinched their first NFC North title since the 2018 campaign.

As the Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan raved about the former USC Trojans star and his ability to play the position at a high level.

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.

For the second week in a row, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy produced five touchdowns, making him just the seventh player in NFL history with five-plus total touchdown performances in consecutive games.