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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez can only tip his cap to Caleb Williams after loss to Bears

ClutchPoints·Oct 23, 2026 · 2:13 AM CT
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams went 22-of-33 for 308 yards and two touchdowns as Chicago beat New England 30-24, dropping the Patriots to 4-3. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez credited Williams, calling him 'an amazing quarterback' after a throw to Rome Odunze barely cleared Kevin Byard's fingers.

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