The Chicago Bears secured a 35-16 major victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars during the Jaguars' annual Week 6 London game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
With a crowd of 61,182, the Bears delivered a dominating performance, further frustrating a Jaguars team hoping to turn their season around. This loss leaves the Jaguars with a 1-5 record, a disappointing start that increases the pressure for the rest of the season.
Caleb Williams With A Dominant Performance
Leading the Bears' offense was rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who lived up to the expectations of being the first overall pick in the draft with an impressive performance. Williams completed 23 of 39 passes, throwing four touchdowns and one interception.
His calmness and execution, especially at key moments, made a big difference, helping Chicago outgain Jacksonville 373 total yards to 278. Williams' performance was another step in what has been a promising start to his NFL career. NFL.
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson expressed his disappointment after the game, taking full responsibility for the team's performance. Pederson acknowledged the team's problems and stressed that they must improve quickly.
He stressed the importance of the upcoming showdown against the New England Patriots, calling it a "must-win" game. The Jaguars' offensive and defensive struggles at critical times have compounded their problems this season, a trend that continued in this game.
Offensively, the Jaguars struggled, especially in the second quarter, when they were outgained by the Bears 216-13 in total yards. This significant change in momentum turned a narrow 3-0 deficit into a 14-3 lead in favor of the Bears going into halftime.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 23 of 35 passes for 234 yards, throwing two touchdown passes and an interception, but it was not enough to mount a comeback. Despite the loss, Lawrence remained optimistic, noting that the season is still long, with 11 games remaining.
The Change of Momentum in the Second Quarter
The Bears took control in the second quarter with two key touchdown passes from Williams to tight end Cole Kmet. The first was a 31-yard reception, followed by a two-yard catch just before halftime, turning the Jaguars' early lead into a significant advantage for Chicago. This momentum shift set the tone for the rest of the game.
In the second half, the Bears continued their offensive dominance. Early in the third quarter, Williams connected with wide receiver Keenan Allen for a touchdown, extending the Bears' lead to 21-3. Allen, who would catch another touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, played a crucial role in securing the Bears' lead.
The Jaguars defense showed some resiliency, recording three catches and an interception. Deep Andre Cisco intercepted a Williams pass intended for wide receiver D.J. Moore in the second quarter, a crucial play that kept the Bears' lead at 7-3.
However, the Jaguars offense was unable to capitalize on these opportunities, and a dropped pass by wide receiver Gabe Davis forced the team to settle for a field goal, leaving important points untapped that could have changed the momentum of the game.
Chicago's dominance continued after halftime, with Williams throwing his third touchdown pass of the day to Allen in the third quarter. This was facilitated by a costly mistake by the Jaguars offense: tight end Evan Engram lost the ball after a 24-yard gain, giving the Bears possession deep in Jaguars territory.
Chicago quickly converted the loose ball into points, extending its lead to 21-3.
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Jaguars Struggle to Find Their Groove
Although the Jaguars managed to fight back with two touchdown receptions by Gabe Davis, their efforts proved insufficient. Davis' first touchdown, in the third quarter, cut the Bears' lead to 21-10. His second touchdown, in the fourth quarter, left the score at 35-16, but by then the Bears had already secured a decisive victory.
Bears running back D'Andre Swift also contributed to the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, further cementing the lead.
After the game, Pederson expressed that despite the tough loss and the team's current struggles, he believed he still had the "full backing" of team owner Shad Khan.
This endorsement was confirmed after a conversation between the two after the game. However, Pederson knows that time is running out for the Jaguars to turn their season around.
The loss marked the Jaguars' 10th loss in their last 12 games, dating back to last season. Meanwhile, the Bears improved their record to 4-2 with the win.
