In a thrilling matchup that showcased explosive plays and dramatic moments, the Chicago Bears edged out the Cincinnati Bengals in a 47-4, 2 shootout on Sunday afternoon. The game, which saw both teams combine for 1,071 total yards and 89 points, ultimately hinged on a crucial play from rookie tight end Colston Loveland.
After the Bengals clawed back late in the fourth quarter, the Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams launched a deep pass to Loveland, who deftly evaded two defenders to cross the goal line. This 58-yard touchdown not only gave Chicago the lead but secured their 5-3 record, while Cincinnati fell to 3-6. The Bears’ offense, led by Williams’ 280 passing yards and two touchdowns, and running back Kyle Monangai’s 176 yards on 26 carries, dominated the game despite a late fightback by the Bengals, which included a missed touchdown by Terrell Edmunds and a Bengals offense that delivered Flacco one of his best statistical games of the season with 470 yards and four touchdowns.
The contest was a seesaw affair, with the Bengals taking a 41-27 lead following a touchdown by D.J. Moore, only for the Bears to retake the lead after a potential touchdown by Terrell Edmunds was negated. Flacco, however, responded with a 55-yard drive leading to a touchdown pass to Noah Fant, which set the stage for a thrilling finish. With less than a minute remaining, Williams engineered a drive that culminated in the game-winning score to Loveland, solidifying the Bears’ victory.