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Bears' Overtime Loss Sparks Controversy Over Miscommunication

1/20/2026

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The Bears suffered an overtime interception caused by a miscommunication between Caleb Williams, the Bears quarterback, and DJ Moore, the Bears wide receiver, against the Los Angeles Rams.
Critics, former NFL players, accused Moore of lacking effort on the route, noting he jogged.
Williams called it a miscommunication and said receivers must improve.
Despite the loss, the Bears finished 11-6 and won the NFC North, but Moore's future remains uncertain.

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The Bears suffered an overtime interception caused by a miscommunication between Caleb Williams, the Bears quarterback, and DJ Moore, the Bears wide receiver, against the Los Angeles Rams.
Critics, former NFL players, accused Moore of lacking effort on the route, noting he jogged.
Williams called it a miscommunication and said receivers must improve.
Despite the loss, the Bears finished 11-6 and won the NFC North, but Moore's future remains uncertain.