Bears coach Ben Johnson says final interception vs. Rams is on him, not Caleb Williams or DJ Moore

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ interception in overtime against the Rams put wide receiver DJ Moore under fire for not doing more to prevent it. Not only did it cost the Bears a chance to win on a field goal, but the Rams turned around and did exactly that to knock them out.

Moore didn’t speak to reporters after the game or at locker cleanout Monday, and Williams called it “a miscommunication” as he wanted Moore to change his route while Moore stayed the course.

Coach Ben Johnson claimed he had “not studied the tape a whole lot” because he was focused on players’ exit interviews.

“Just off the cuff ... if there was any sort of miscommunication, that's my problem,” he said. “That's no one else's but mine. I have to do a better job coaching that up.”

Moore finished with career lows in catches (50) and yards (682) and scored seven total touchdowns. Johnson called him “a huge contributor,” and Poles credited him for playing through groin, knee and other injuries.

“His toughness rubbed off on our team,” he said. “Guys, if they were dinged up, they almost had to go because DJ was going. He was able to fight through a lot. I’ve got a lot of respect for him.”