The Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 7, but it almost ended in a disaster when Caleb Williams took a sack that made a field goal much more difficult while leading 27-21. Williams explained what happened after the game. His answer should frustrate Bears fans.
“I didn't know how far it was,” admitted Williams, explaining why he took the sack. “I know I took the sack; we are going to go back and look at that. Thought I could take a sack in that situation, keep the clock going, or make them use their last timeout.”
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams raised concern in win
Williams admitted that now he realizes that was a mistake. He also acknowledged that he is going to hear about that throughout the week when the team goes back to look at it. Williams noted that this is going to be a learning moment for him.
“But in that situation, we will go and look at it, and I'll learn from it, so when we get in that situation again,” Williams said, inferring that he will be prepared to understand the field position and time next time they get into that spot.
The Bears faced third down with five yards to go on the New England 30-yard line. So, they had a 47-yard field goal in line. However, Williams dropped back to pass and was sacked for a 10-yard loss. A kick that was almost automatic by today’s NFL standards became much more questionable due to the decision. Williams got the Patriots to use their last time out, but they had 1:39 left on the clock. New England scored in the final nine seconds of the first half, so they had plenty of time.
An incomplete pass would have given the Patriots their time out, but made the field goal much easier. Once Santos made the kick they went up by two scores, effectively ending the game.
If Santos missed the kick, the Patriots would have excellent field position and plenty of time. Williams praised Santos for bailing him out of the poor decision.
“When I put us in that situation, Cairo has our back,” said Williams with relief. “That's the type of person that Cairo is.”
\While Williams played well, this decision has to be remembered as a learning moment. The starting quarterback of a team ready to make a playoff run has to understand how much time is left, and where the ball is in game-winning scenarios.
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