Williams' 330 Yards, 2 TDs Not Enough as Bears Fall, Out of Top Seed Race

Caleb Williams delivered a season-high 330 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 18 rushing yards, in the Bears' 42-38 shootout loss to the 49ers. This marked his first career game exceeding 300 passing yards and his fourth consecutive start with multiple touchdowns. Despite leading five scoring drives, the defeat knocked Chicago out of contention for the NFC's top seed. The young QB's impressive outing highlighted the offense's potential.