Chicago Bears' Comeback Win Over Packers Named NFL's Top 2025 Moment

A year after being burned for the Hail Mary pass, the Bears have their own top moment of the year amid seven comeback victories.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Chicago Bears' 46-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to DJ Moore to beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16 in overtime was named the NFL Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year at NFL Honors. This was the Bears' first time being honored for such a moment, and it came a year after they had to endure seeing the Hail Mary pass by Jayden Daniels against them named NFL Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year.

Why it matters

The Bears' comeback win over the Packers was a significant moment for the team, as it helped them clinch the NFC North title and secure a playoff berth. The game-winning touchdown pass showcased the team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity, which was a theme throughout their 2025 season.

The details

The Bears were down 16-6 with 1:59 left in the game when Cairo Santos kicked a 43-yard field goal to get them within seven. The Bears then recovered an onside kick, and Caleb Williams threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jahdae Walker to force overtime. In overtime, the Packers reached the Bears' 36-yard line, but Jordan Love fumbled the snap on fourth-and-1, and the Bears took over. Four plays later, Williams threw the 46-yard game-winning touchdown pass to Moore.

  • On December 20, 2025, the Bears and Packers played a night game at Soldier Field.
  • With 1:59 left in the game, the Bears were down 16-6.
  • The Bears recovered an onside kick after kicking a field goal to get within seven points.
  • Caleb Williams threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jahdae Walker to force overtime.
  • In overtime, the Bears scored the game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass from Williams to Moore.

The players

Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears' quarterback who threw the game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore.

DJ Moore

The Chicago Bears' wide receiver who caught the game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams.

Jordan Love

The Green Bay Packers' quarterback who fumbled the snap on fourth-and-1 in overtime, giving the Bears the ball back and leading to the game-winning touchdown.

Ryan Poles

The Chicago Bears' general manager who discussed the team's ability to win close games and have poise down the stretch.

Richard Hightower

The Chicago Bears' special teams coordinator who used a 'bunch' formation on the onside kick that the Bears recovered.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great moment. I got a lot of great moments coming up. I think it's a signature moment for us as a team to be able to build this confidence.”

— Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears quarterback

“I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I'd rather not be the Cardiac Bears, but if that's what that game needs, then that's what you need to do. I do think you've got to win close games. When you get down to that two minutes, it's important.”

— Ryan Poles, Chicago Bears general manager

“At the end of the day, it's f*ck the Green Bay Packers always”

— DJ Moore

What’s next

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The takeaway

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