It took three weeks, however a rookie quarterback has lastly thrown a landing move with Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears changing into the primary to attain the feat this season.
Through the fourth quarter of Sunday’s contest between Chicago and the Indianapolis Colts, Williams — the No. 1 total choose in April’s draft — linked with Bears wideout Rome Odunze for a one-yard landing.
The rating was the primary of each first-round picks’ NFL careers, and the duo had a correct celebration ready for the event as they jokingly fought over who would hold the ball.
The rating lower Indianapolis’ result in 14-9 and the Bears tried to shut the hole even additional, however have been unable to transform the two-point try.
Though Chicago would go on to power a three-and-out on Indianapolis’ subsequent drive, Williams gave the ball proper again to the Colts on the Bears’ subsequent possession. On first-and-10 at Chicago’s 18-yard line, Williams fumbled after getting sacked by Colts rookie edge-rusher Laiatu Latu, and the ball was recovered by defensive deal with Grover Stewart.
Indianapolis shortly made Williams pay for his expensive mistake with operating again Jonathan Taylor scoring a one-yard landing simply 4 performs later. Nonetheless, the Bears nonetheless managed to make issues fascinating late as Williams threw his second profession landing move to tight finish Cole Kmet to make it a one-score recreation. Finally, the Colts have been capable of dangle on for a 21-16 win.
Sunday’s recreation marked what was undoubtedly the best efficiency of Williams’ younger profession, having thrown for 355 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, the rookie’s fumble and two interceptions have been an excessive amount of for the Bears to beat.
Williams will look to construct upon the great in subsequent week’s house conflict with the Los Angeles Rams.