Joe Flacco throws for 470 yards but Caleb Willams TD pass gives Bears 47-42 win

In a thrilling NFL matchup, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a 47-42 victory, featuring eight lead changes and dramatic plays in the final moments. The game began with Bengals' Charlie Jones returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco achieved a career-high 470 passing yards, but it was not enough to secure a win.

Under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears showcased a strong offensive performance. Quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns, while Kyle Monangai added 176 rushing yards. Late in the fourth quarter, a 17-yard touchdown run by D.J. Moore extended the Bears' lead to 41-27, seemingly clinching the game.

However, Flacco responded with a late touchdown to Noah Fant and a two-point conversion to Tee Higgins, narrowing the gap to 41-35. The Bengals recovered an onside kick and Flacco connected with Andrei Iosivas for a