Bears QB Caleb Williams Reacts to Rams Surprise

The Chicago quarterback was caught off guard by a Fanatics mystery box during a promotional event.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:47am

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently participated in a promotional unboxing event at a collectibles store in Beverly Hills, California. However, the surprise inside the Fanatics Under Wraps Mystery Box he opened was anything but ideal - it contained a signed jersey belonging to Puka Nacua, a player who had a key role in ending the Bears' season with a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Why it matters

The reaction from Williams, while lighthearted, underscores the Bears' desire to no longer be considered second fiddle in the NFC. With Williams at quarterback, the team has higher aspirations after exceeding preseason expectations and playing meaningful football in January.

The details

During the promotional event, Williams opened the mystery box and revealed a signed jersey belonging to Puka Nacua, the Rams player who caught five passes for 56 yards against the Bears in their divisional round playoff loss. As Williams realized whose jersey it was, he smiled, shook his head, and said 'Damn you, Puka.'

  • The promotional event took place on January 30, 2026.
  • The Bears lost to the Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs in the 2025 season.

The players

Caleb Williams

The starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

Puka Nacua

A player for the Los Angeles Rams who played a key role in ending the Bears' 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“Damn you, Puka.”

— Caleb Williams

What’s next

The Bears will look to build on their 2025 success and make a deeper playoff run in the upcoming season.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the Bears' desire to no longer be seen as second-best in the NFC, as they have found their most talented quarterback in franchise history in Caleb Williams and have higher aspirations for the future.