Caleb Williams has helped the Chicago Bears put together a four-game winning streak, but his latest performance came with plenty of mistakes.
Despite throwing a career-high four interceptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the quarterback refused to change the aggressive approach that defines his game.
“I'm going to throw until I can't throw anymore,” Williams said. “That's how I live. I work my tail off to be in this position. I'll never not throw the ball. I could throw 100 picks in one game. If it comes down to it, I'm going to throw that pass that I did to [tight end] Colston [Loveland], or if it's a tighter window, I'm going to rip it in there. That's how I grew up. That's who I am. I don't get gun shy. That's not me, that's not my identity, that's not who I am. With that, I'm going to keep grippin' it, keep rippin' it, and Coach calls it, it's time to go make a play.”
Williams' confidence came after a difficult night in Chicago's 27-24 victory. He completed 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, but Tampa Bay repeatedly punished his risky throws. The four interceptions were the most he has thrown in an NFL game.
However, Chicago still found a way to win. After the Buccaneers tied the game at 24-24 late in the fourth quarter, Williams connected with Loveland for a 38-yard gain. That play set up Cairo Santos' 38-yard field goal as time expired.
Williams had also hinted at his mindset before the game. He shared an Instagram post referencing Kevin Durant's “Shoot til my arms fall off” message, adding his own version: “throw til my arms fall off.”
The Bears improved to 7-2 with their fourth straight victory and now head into their Week 10 bye.