Sunday Night Football: Despite three Caleb Williams INTs, Bears lead 17-6 at halftime
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recorded his first multi-turnover game since Week 3 of the 2024 season, throwing three interceptions in the second quarter while also posting two touchdowns on 14-of-23 passing for 193 yards. Despite the defensive pressure from Tampa Bay, the Bears maintained a 17-6 lead at halftime, converting six of seven third-down attempts to keep the Buccaneers off the scoreboard.
Tampa Bay's offense struggled to capitalize on the turnovers, managing only a 21-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin as time expired in the second half. Head coach Todd Bowles opted against attempting a touchdown with three seconds remaining, leaving the Buccaneers with just three points from three takeaways.
Baker Mayfield completed 11 of 19 passes for 139 yards and an interception, while the Bucs went just 1-for-6 on third down. Chicago's Luther Burden and Rome Odunze each scored a touchdown, with Burden adding 81 receiving yards on three catches and Odunze gaining 60 yards on four receptions.