Chicago won ugly Sunday night as a game-winning field goal erased a career-worst turnover game from its young quarterback.
Ugly wins still count. The Chicago Bears proved it Sunday night, outlasting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a game-winning field goal after one of their sloppiest performances of the season.
Caleb Williams was at the center of the mess. The Bears quarterback threw a career-high four interceptions, handing Tampa Bay chance after chance to take control. For a young passer who has shown flashes of brilliance, it was a rough reminder that the NFL punishes every loose decision.
The Buccaneers made Chicago pay for the turnovers, with Baker Mayfield leading a comeback push that kept the game within reach until the final moments. Tampa Bay fought back from the mistakes and the deficit, but the rally ultimately fell just short.
For Chicago, the result matters more than the tape. The Bears will have plenty to clean up, starting with ball security, but they leave with the win. Williams now has a hard lesson to learn from and a victory to build on.
