“We came through with timely plays when we needed it and that’s a good example of it,” Johnson said after his first win as Bears coach. “[Stevenson] is capable of being a big-time player in this league and I thought he played that way today.”
The Bears capitalized on the turnover, taking a 7-0 lead on Williams’ 35-yard touchdown pass to receiver Rome Odunze down the left sideline. Dallas eventually tied the game 14-14, but the Bears scored the final 17 points in a 31-14 victory.
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Week 3 (Sept. 21)
Caleb Williams connects with Luther Burden III for flea-flicker TD
Johnson reached into his bag of tricks against the Cowboys, calling a flea-flicker that resulted in a 65-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Burden that was the Bears’ longest play from scrimmage of the season.
Williams pitched the ball to Swift, who headed into the line, put on the brakes and pitched back to Williams, who heaved a pass deep down field to Burden, who reached out and made an excellent catch. According to Next Gen Stats, the ball traveled 62.1 yards in the air, making it the longest completion in the NFL and the longest of Williams’ career through that point of the season.