The Bears needed it badly after falling behind 7-0 when Bengals return man Charlie Jones ran the opening kickoff back 98 yards for a touchdown. It was the first career completion by Moore, who was 0 for 2.

Entering Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, Caleb Williams was still seeking his first real signature NFL moment. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick for Chicago had shown flashes, but had yet to truly rescue the Bears when they needed it most. He had yet to lift the Bears in a win like the franchise quarterback they hope he will become.

The Chicago Bears coach knew what he wanted to see from Cincinnati's defense to make the play call for the winning touchdown and he got that look.

The Bengals defense can’t stop a nosebleed, which is why every Cincinnati total usually lands in the 50s. Cincinnati takes a bye in Week 10, then heads to Pittsburgh. If you’re sizing up the fantasy playoffs, the Bengals host Baltimore in Week 15, travel to Miami in Week 16 and host Arizona in Week 17.

The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals just played one of the wildest and most thrilling games of the 2025 season, with the Bears winning a 47-42 stunner that could best be described as "defense optional.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams gets close to midfield as the Bears use their final timeout with 23 seconds left against the Bengals.

Tristan H. Cockcroft weighs in on Caleb Williams' Week 9 performance and says he hasn't proven himself as a consistent starting fantasy quarterback.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 9 action at Paycor Stadium. Follow along for live updates and highlights.