The Chicago Bears have won four straight games and improved to 7-2 after a dramatic victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their latest win also gave the team every reason to believe it can compete with the best in the NFL.
Jeffery Simmons made that confidence clear after Sunday's 27-24 thriller. The defensive tackle took to his X, formerly Twitter, account and shared a powerful message embracing his new team and its growing momentum.
Simmons joined Chicago in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans in late October. The Bears sent two first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round selection to Tennessee for the four-time Pro Bowler and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
The veteran has quickly embraced his new surroundings, including choosing No. 99 for what he called a fresh chapter in his career. Montez Sweat offered to give up No. 98, the number Simmons wore in Tennessee, but the defensive tackle wanted something different.
After the Buccaneers game, Simmons backed Caleb Williams despite the quarterback throwing four interceptions. He credited Williams for delivering when Chicago needed a late scoring drive.
“One thing I told Caleb is, we got his back,” Simmons said. “And just like at the end of the game when we really needed to get down in field goal range, he did his part.”
“It's our job to go out there and just draw the line, and that's what we're going to continue to do. We have his back, and once we put a complete game together, good luck,” he added.
Chicago has not played a complete game yet, but its recent results have strengthened its position. With Simmons leading the defensive front and the offense finding ways to deliver late, the Bears have plenty of reasons to believe their best football could still be ahead.