Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams did not hesitate when asked about his head coach after Saturday night's win.
Following Chicago's 22-16 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers , Williams called Ben Johnson the best coach in the world. His words reflected the belief inside a locker room riding high after another dramatic comeback.
"I got the best coach in the world, let's put it that way. And we have the best coaching staff in the world. And so you put the talent with the coaches and the people that care, you can strive for anything, you can reach anything, you can go after any goal.
"And when you go out there on that football field , your belief is at an all-time high between players, between coaches, and, you know, you have outcomes like this."
Williams delivered one of his strongest performances of the season. He completed 19 of 34 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also added 30 rushing yards on three carries.
After a quiet first half, Williams took control late. He led scoring drives on consecutive possessions and finished the night with touchdown passes of six and 46 yards.
The overtime strike to DJ Moore capped a comeback that once looked impossible. Chicago trailed by 10 points late in the fourth quarter. Green Bay held a 99 percent win probability before the momentum flipped. Williams said his confidence came from preparation and trust in the system.
"You've got that belief, you've got that confidence - that swagger as an offense," Williams said. "You've practiced well... When the play gets called and the moment comes up like that, it's time to go hit it - to go win the game."
The win pushed Chicago to 11-4 and extended its lead atop the NFC North. It marked the Bears' sixth victory this season after trailing in the final two minutes. Chicago now controls its postseason path with two games left.
For Williams, the late-game poise and public praise of his coach showed how far this team has come in a short time.
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