Sunday, Sept. 8, marked the first game of the Bears’ 2024-2025 season against the Tennessee Titans. The hype was felt around Chicago as the Bears’ new QB, Caleb Williams, was set to make his first appearance in the NFL as the first overall pick. High expectations were stacked on the young athlete due to his impressive college career at USC, and his quick jump from college to starting quarterback along with the Bear’s fan base starving for a playoff-worthy team.
The start of the game looked slow for both teams as the ball was not moved efficiently. Eventually, RB Tony Pollard found his footing and began to deliver huge rushes for the Titans, scoring a 26-yard touchdown and gaining a 7-0 lead. Going into the second quarter, the Bears were looking doubtful as the Titans turned their possession post fumble into a field goal, holding a 10-point lead over Chicago. Half way through the quarter, even more doubt emerged for Bears fans as Will Levis scored again, this time passing to Chig Okonkwo. Luckily, the Bears were able to get within field goal range on their next possession, putting them on the scoreboard and ending the half down 17-3.
Starting the second half, after a few back and forth punts, the Bears eventually found success on a blocked Tennessee punt, allowing safety Jonathan Owens to score a defensive touchdown. After multiple back-and-forth punts in the 3rd, Bears kicker Cairo Santos delivered a 50-yard field goal at the start of the 4th quarter to take the lead in a one-score game. After this conversion, Levi’s fumble allowed the Bears’ defense to recover it and eventually score another field goal from 48 yards, making it a one-point game. Building off this momentum, Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson intercepted a pass from Levis turning it into a pick 6. Following a successful 2-point conversion, the Bears led 24-17. But what sealed the deal for Chicago was yet another interception late in the 4th quarter from CB Jaylon Johnson, allowing the Bears to run the clock down.
In conclusion, the Bears’ defense had to step up big-time in order to secure the comeback. Williams, still adapting to the new NFL atmosphere, only threw for 93 passing yards with no offensive touchdowns.
But, at the end of the day, a win is a win, and Williams still has immense potential to develop into a great NFL quarterback.
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