Bears blast Browns 31-3 to keep pace in playoff race as QB Caleb Williams throws for 242 yards, 2 touchdowns

Toward the end of the Bears’ 31-3 takedown of the Browns, quarterback Caleb Williams kicked his foot against the bench while he chatted with wide receiver DJ Moore and waited for the clock to run out, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett danced on the sideline and a “Green Bay sucks” chant even broke out in the seats.

Even in 8-degree weather, it felt warm at Soldier Field on Sunday.

It was the Bears’ largest margin of victory since 2020, and it was the calm before the impending blizzard.

They likely need at least one more win to get into the playoffs, and their last three games are brutally tough, beginning Saturday at home against the Packers. They follow that with a visit to the 49ers and a potentially high-stakes finale at home against the Lions.

With that treacherous path ahead, they absolutely had to beat the lowly pitiful, and the victory was never in doubt. The Bears did enough right and got more than enough help from the Browns to cruise comfortably.

Quarterback Caleb Williams’ strong performance was refreshing, and the Bears hope it sparks something in him as they push for a playoff spot. He finished 17-of-28 passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns for a 112.5 passer rating for his best game in more than a month.