Bears QB Caleb Williams leaves NFL fans speechless with viral USC Houdini-like TD vs. Rams

The Chicago Bears' 2025-26 NFL postseason run came to a close Sunday night from a chilly Soldier Field, as the Los Angeles Rams took advantage of a Caleb Williams interception in a 17-17 overtime period that led to the Rams' eventual game-winning 42-yard field goal from kicker Harrison Mevis to send them to the NFC Championship next Sunday vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

The game never reaches the extra session, however, without Williams' late-game heroics. The Bears put together one last drive late in the fourth quarter, needing to convert a fourth-and-4 to keep the season afloat. Twenty-seven seconds remained in regulation, as Williams went to work.

Williams avoided pressure, scrambling to find tight end Cole Kmet in the back left corner of the end zone to keep the season alive for a bit longer.

The pass, reminiscent of those that led Williams' Bears to victories against the Packers in Week 16 and the NFC Wildcard Playoffs, has gone viral again.

And again, a moment Chicago fans won't forget has to be seen to be believed for those who have not.

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Even though the momentum appeared to swing the Bears' direction, it unfortunately wasn't enough of a duplicate scenario in overtime.

Williams, though, was humble in defeat as he suffered his first-ever NFL postseason loss to fall to 1-1 in his young career thus far.

Williams said there is a lot to learn from the experience from a holistic viewpoint.

"It was a really fun year," Williams told reporters. "One of my more fun years of being able to play football. Between the growth, the hard times, the good times, and just being able to be in the locker room with the guys that we had and the guys that are gonna be here [next year]. So, I'm excited. I'm proud of our guys. I appreciate the City of Chicago. I appreciate the Chicago Bears, the organization, and I truly appreciate the coaches and their sacrifice, and obviously my teammates."

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There is a lot to be excited about in Chicago ahead of next season, as the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and earned an NFC North title after years of mediocrity under old regimes.

Now, the vibes are much different and the former 2022 Heisman Trophy winner may just be the biggest star in Chicago.

We'll see what Williams' third season, his second under coach Ben Johnson, has in store.

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