Caleb Williams to DJ Moore Wins Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year

The Chicago Bears' improbable comeback touchdown pass takes home the NFL honors award.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The remarkable Caleb Williams to DJ Moore touchdown pass that helped the Chicago Bears complete a comeback against the Green Bay Packers has been named the Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year at the NFL Honors ceremony. The play, which featured a 46-yard throw from Williams and a contested catch by Moore to win the game, was recognized for its statistical improbability and dramatic impact on the rivalry matchup.

Why it matters

The Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year award highlights the most impressive individual plays of the NFL season, as measured by advanced analytics. The Bears' victory over their division rival Packers was a significant upset, and this play encapsulated the team's resilience and the star power of their young quarterback-receiver duo.

The details

During the Bears' comeback attempt against the Packers, quarterback Caleb Williams connected with receiver DJ Moore on a 46-yard touchdown pass in the final seconds to tie the game. The play was recognized by the NFL for its statistical rarity, with Moore making the catch despite tight coverage from a defender. Moore was in attendance at the NFL Honors to accept the award, as he was also nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

  • The game-winning touchdown pass occurred in the final seconds of the Bears-Packers matchup in the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears' starting quarterback, known for his strong arm and ability to make plays under pressure.

DJ Moore

The Bears' star wide receiver, who made the game-tying touchdown catch against the Packers.

Ben Johnson

The head coach of the Chicago Bears, who led the team to a strong season and a close finish in the Coach of the Year voting.

Joe Thuney

The Bears' starting left guard, who made history by winning the NFL's first-ever Protector of the Year Award.

Seth Rollins

The professional wrestler who presented the Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year award to DJ Moore.

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What they’re saying

“Not gonna lie, I don't know the full criteria for his award, although with Next Gen Stats involved, I'm guessing it has something to do with the probability of the catch, but regardless, considering the Chicago Bears improbable comeback to tie the game, the rivalry, Caleb's 46 yard drop in the bucket, and Moore's catch with a defender draped all over him to walk it off, it's one of the best plays of all time.”

— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Author (windycitygridiron.com)

“Yes, that was Seth Freakin' Rollins who handed Moore the award, and he also predicted the Bears would be big winners on the night while on the red carpet.”

— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Author (windycitygridiron.com)

What’s next

The Bears will look to build on their success and make a deep playoff run in the 2026 NFL season, with Caleb Williams and DJ Moore leading the way on offense.

The takeaway

The Bears' thrilling victory over the Packers, capped by the Caleb Williams to DJ Moore touchdown, showcased the team's resilience and the star power of their young core. This award-winning play highlighted the Bears' potential to be a force in the NFC for years to come.