Caleb Williams Shines with Four Touchdowns as Bears Overpower Jaguars in London

The Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 in Week 6 with a decisive 35-16 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The game marked a significant moment for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing his talent on an international stage.

Williams completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns, alongside 56 rushing yards. His only misstep came in the second quarter when he threw an interception, but overall, his display was a testament to his potential as he led the Bears to a comfortable win.

On the other side, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the top pick from 2021, had a solid outing as well, completing 23 of 35 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while adding 17 rushing yards to his tally. Despite the promising numbers, the Jaguars struggled to find consistency against a well-prepared Bears defense.

The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, filled with fans sporting jerseys from various NFL teams. Although the game was officially a Bears home game, the crowd’s energy heavily favored Chicago, with the Jaguars greeted by boos as they took the field.

The Bears’ opening drive was less than ideal, going three-and-out and allowing the Jaguars to take possession. Jacksonville mounted a lengthy drive that consumed over eight minutes but had to settle for a 30-yard field goal from Cam Little after failing to find the end zone.

The early part of the game saw the Bears’ offense sputtering, managing just seven yards in the first quarter. However, things turned around in the second quarter, showcasing Williams’s dynamic playmaking abilities.

A series of pump fakes and a 360-degree spin by Williams confused the Jaguars’ defense, allowing him to find tight end Cole Kmet over the middle. Kmet broke through two tackles to score, igniting the Bears’ offense.

The Jaguars seemed to catch a break when it appeared that running back Travis Etienne had fumbled, but the call was overturned after review. Shortly after, Williams made an ill-advised pass that was intercepted by Andre Cisco, yet Jacksonville could not capitalize and was forced to punt.

On the next drive, Williams demonstrated his mobility, escaping the pocket and setting the Bears up at the Jaguars’ five-yard line. He connected with Kmet again, this time for his second touchdown of the day, extending the Bears’ lead.

Entering the second half trailing 14-3, Jacksonville needed a spark to overcome their offensive woes. However, disaster struck on their first play when tight end Evan Engram fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Bears safety Elijah Hicks.

Capitalizing on the turnover, the Bears quickly scored again as Williams found wide receiver Keenan Allen for a touchdown, prompting an exuberant ‘tea party’ celebration from the offense.

The Jaguars finally responded with their first touchdown midway through the third quarter when Lawrence connected with Gabe Davis on a 21-yard pass. However, the Bears’ momentum was unyielding, as penalties against Jacksonville allowed Chicago to keep moving the chains.

Williams struck again at the start of the fourth quarter, throwing another touchdown pass to Allen, further extending the Bears’ lead.

The Jaguars’ troubles continued as Lawrence was intercepted by Josh Blackwell on their first possession of the final period. Williams and the Bears responded with a mix of trick plays and explosive runs, culminating in running back D’Andre Swift scoring from the goal line.

Jacksonville managed to score once more, with Lawrence connecting with Davis for a second touchdown, but it was too late to make a significant impact on the game’s outcome.

As the game concluded, the Bears celebrated a well-deserved victory, heading into their bye week with confidence. Meanwhile, the Jaguars fell to 1-5 and will remain in London for their Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium. The Bears’ dominant performance showcased the potential of their young quarterback, setting the stage for a promising season ahead.