Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze kicked off Chicago’s game against Tampa Bay with a 7-0 lead on their opening drive, but it wasn’t without a bit of drama, as Odunze secured his first receiving touchdown of the season. This early score gave the Bears some serious momentum right out of the gate.
Williams’ Seventh TD Wasn’t Easy
The young quarterback, Caleb Williams, came out looking sharp on the Bears’ first set of plays. He moved the chains with a clutch 7-yard scramble on a third-and-6 situation, showing off that dual-threat ability. Then, he kept the drive alive again with his legs, scrambling for another 4-yard first down. A pass to receiver Zavion Thomas then put Chicago deep in Tampa Bay territory, right on the 13-yard line, setting up the potential score. This was Williams’ seventh passing touchdown of the season, a solid number for an early November game.
Odunze’s Redemption Catch Seals the Deal
The initial attempt for Odunze to find the end zone was a nail-biter. He seemed to pull in a 13-yard touchdown catch over the middle, but the ball actually bobbled. He didn’t secure possession until he was out of bounds, negating the score. Talk about a heart-stopper! After a D’Andre Swift 4-yard run, Williams went right back to Odunze on third-and-6. This time, there was no doubt. A wide-open Odunze slid down and hauled in the pass, locking up his first receiving touchdown of the season and putting the Bears up 7-0. What a way to rebound for the young receiver.
The Bears got exactly what they needed on that opening drive: an early lead and a confident score. They’re up 7-0 on Tampa Bay, and you know they’re looking to keep that momentum rolling all game long.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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