For much of the day, the Bears struggled to generate points on offense. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby made life miserable for the offensive line, and Chicago couldn’t capitalize on multiple turnovers from their defense in the first half. And despite those turnovers, the Bears defense got gashed by Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, who totaled 138 yards on the ground.
Chicago needed a pair of scoring drives in the fourth quarter to stay in the game and eventually take the lead. Quarterback Caleb Williams responded, first with a field goal drive, then a touchdown drive that took 11 plays and over six minutes. With under a minute to go in the game, Las Vegas had the chance to win the game with a Daniel Carlson field goal, but Blackwell’s block saved Chicago’s comeback as they improved to 2-2 heading into the bye.
Morale amongst Bears fans was low for much of the day, and many believed the team was marching towards another loss. But when the block was made, Bears fans everywhere erupted with joy and shock. For once, the Bears were on the winning side of a tragic loss. Here were some of the reactions on social media:
