Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to brutal playoff loss to Rams

Story byMike Pendleton, Bears WireMon, January 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM UTC·2 min readThe Chicago Bears' 2025 season came to an end on Sunday night in a crushing defeat, where they fell in overtime to the Los Angeles Rams, 20-17, in the NFC divisional playoffs. It looked to be yet another miraculous and improbable comeback for Chicago, as they tied it up on fourth-and-goal with 18 seconds remaining, thanks to another memorable throw by quarterback Caleb Williams, who tied it up with a touchdown to tight end Cole Kmet. Williams finished the game completing 23-of-42 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, including a back-breaking pick in overtime that led to the Rams' game-winning field goal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDespite Williams' incredible game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter, the Bears quarterback was in a somber mood after the loss and reflected on the game with a sense of frustration, wanting to do all he can to put the franchise in a better place next season."Yeah, it's a frustration. It's a fire," Williams said.