Highlighting One Bears Play a Day | Play No. 4
As part of the offseason, I am sharing one Bears play per day. This is number four.
The play came against the Bengals. It was a trick play that featured DJ Moore throwing a touchdown pass to Caleb Williams. The Bears later won the game on Colston Loveland’s walkoff touchdown.
The Bears ran a designed trick play. Moore took the throw and delivered a touchdown pass to their rookie quarterback. The game ended with a walkoff score that sealed the win for Chicago.
Breaking Down the Play Itself
The setup mattered as much as the throw. The Bears aligned in a look that forced the Bengals to respect Moore as a receiver first. Rome Odunze got the toss from Caleb. That froze the defense for just long enough. When Moore pulled up to pass, the coverage hesitated. Williams slipped free, and the ball was right where it needed to be.
This was not a lucky play. It was drawn up. That tells you something about the coaching staff and how they view their personnel. They trust Moore with the ball. They trust Williams to be part of the design, not just the trigger man.
The throw itself was clean. Moore did not panic. He set his feet and delivered the ball on time. Williams did his job by selling the route and finishing the play. It was simple football, executed well.
The result was a touchdown that shifted momentum. It also showed a side of the offense that had been missing the last few years. Creativity. Confidence. A willingness to lean into the strengths of the roster.
What It Says About the Bears Moving Forward
It does not change long term expectations for next season. But it does tell you how the Bears want to play.
They want defenses guessing. They want Moore involved in more than one way. They want Williams comfortable doing things beyond standard drop backs. That matters for a young quarterback and a developing offense.
My opinion is that this play reflects smart usage, not flash for the sake of it. The Bears did not run it just to look clever. They ran it because the look was there and the matchup worked. That is the right reason.
If the Bears are going to take the next step, these moments matter. They build trust. They show identity. They also give defenses something extra to prepare for, which helps everything else open up.
When you stack plays like this, you start to see a clearer picture of what this team wants to be.
Fun and Meaning Rating
I’d put this play at a 7 out of 10.
It was fun. The design worked. The execution was clean. You had multiple playmakers touching the ball, and it ended with your quarterback catching a touchdown. That alone gives it value.
The meaning matters too. This was not just a trick play for the highlight reel. It showed trust across the offense. Trust in DJ Moore to make a decision. Trust in Rome Odunze to handle the exchange. Trust in Caleb Williams to sell the action and finish the play.
Plays like this add personality to an offense. They also make defenses slow down. That has value beyond one touchdown.
Final Score: Bears 47, Bengals 42