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Bears Get a Reality Check: Colts Sneak Away with Win in Heart-Pounding Finale!

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In a nail-biting clash of the titans, the Bears faced off against the Colts in Week 3 of the NFL season, but despite Caleb Williams' heroics, the Bears fell short. Check out the highlights, stats, and what went wrong!

Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season culminated in an exhilarating showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears, both vying for their place in the league. With the Colts coming off a much-needed motivational win, they were thirsty for another victory, while the young Bears, led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, were hoping to break out of their losing streak and turn the tide. However, it was the Colts who struck first, showcasing their prowess in complementary football and riding high on the performances of players like Jaylon Jones and Laiatu Latu.

As fans settled in for the action-packed game, Caleb Williams, who was still searching for his first NFL touchdown, faced a formidable Colts defense eager to capitalize on the Bears' offensive shortcomings. The first half was shaky for the Bears, with Williams making three turnovers that put them in a tight spot. An audience on the edge of their seats witnessed the frantic pace as the Colts took advantage of the Bears' errors, leaving Chicago trailing by double digits as the halftime clock expired. Williams, however, showed resilience, putting together a stunning fourth-quarter push that saw him complete 33 of 52 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns.

Despite the Bears' gallant effort in the final stretch, their comeback was not enough to overturn the Colts, who held on for a nerve-wracking 21-16 victory. Fans were treated to a nerve-racking Hail Mary attempt before halftime that momentarily sparked hope for the Bears but ultimately ended in disappointment. As the dust settled, it became clear that while the Bears could boast a glimmer of hope in Williams' performance, the coaching staff needed to address the offensive line issues to better protect their promising quarterback.

In an unexpected twist of fate, while the Bears were bracing themselves for a tough season, on the collegiate level, their namesakes in field hockey celebrated a pristine victory. The California field hockey team snagged their first road win of the season with an impressive 3-0 win against James Madison. Coincidentally, Perry Bennett from Morgan State also led his team during the UMES Invitational, successfully putting the Bears back on the map. As the great philosopher Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over till it's over," and both the professional and collegiate Bears have a long season ahead of them filled with potential surprises!

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Colts vs. Bears odds, picks, spread, how to watch, live stream: Model ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine simulated Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season 10000 times.

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Colts play complementary football, take down Chicago Bears for first ... (Colts.com)

The Colts earned their first win of the 2024 season thanks to complementary football and career days from Jaylon Jones and Laiatu Latu.

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Bears vs. Colts: Live score updates, highlights from Week 3 game (Chicago Bears Wire)

It's Bears vs. Colts in Week 3 of the 2024 season. Follow our live game and score updates as Caleb Williams looks for his second NFL win.

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Colts defense hoping to get a reprieve as Caleb Williams and Bears ... (WLS-TV)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has gotten off to a rough start. HE has yet to throw his first NFL touchdown pass.

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It's panic time for the O-line: Takeaways from the Chicago Bears vs ... (FOX 32 Chicago)

It hasn't been a kind two weeks for Caleb Williams and his NFL debut. FOX 32's Cassie Carlson caught up with Williams in an exclusive interview heading into ...

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Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts FREE LIVE STREAM | How to ... (nj.com)

The Indianapolis Colts host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 22 starting at 1 p.m. ET (Noon CT) on CBS. If you don't have cable, here's how you can watch ...

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Colts vs Bears recap: Jonathan Taylor scores 2 touchdowns as Colts ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Two exciting young quarterbacks are facing each other when Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts play Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.

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Bears Notch First Road Win Of The Season (Cal Athletics)

HARRISONBURG, Va – The California field hockey team secured its first win on the road this season against James Madison, 3-0, on Sunday at JMU Field Hockey ...

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Bennett leads the Bears at the UMES Invitational (Morgan State Bears)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (Sept. 21, 2024) — For the second week in a row, Morgan State senior men's cross country runner Perry Bennett led the Bears with a top-10 ...

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Black Bears Down Bearcats in America East Opener (University of Maine Athletics)

After dribbling into the box and earning a penalty kick from a Binghamton handball, Abby Kraemer converted from the spot for a 1-0 lead six minutes into the ...

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Rapid Recap: Bears fall to Colts in Indianapolis (ChicagoBears.com)

The Bears scored their only two touchdowns of Sunday's game against the Colts in the fourth quarter, but couldn't overcome another double-digit deficit in a ...

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Bears lose 21–16 to Colts, haunted by Hail Mary before halftime ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Chicago Bears missed two opportunities to tie their Week 3 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts before halftime in an eventual 21–16 defeat.

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Week 3 recap: Caleb Williams throws for 363 yards and 2 TDs but ... (Chicago Tribune)

Quarterback Caleb Williams committed three turnovers — two interceptions and a fumble — as the Bears dropped to 1-2. Williams completed 33 of 52 passes for 363 ...

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Fisher Places First; Lady Bears Place Second At UMES (Morgan State Bears)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (Sept. 21, 2024)--Morgan State senior Abigail Fisher captured the individual title at the Soaring Hawk Invitational with a winning time ...

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Colts Overcome Richardson's Performance to Beat Bears | Jake's ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Indianapolis Colts overcame perhaps the worst performance of Anthony Richardson's young career to defeat the Chicago Bears, 21-16.

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Colts rush for 3 TDs as struggling defense slows Bears offense for a ... (The Associated Press)

Jonathan Taylor had two touchdown runs and Trey Sermon added another as the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 21-16 victory over the Chicago Bears.

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Bear's-Eye View of Alameda for September 22, 2024 (Alameda Post)

Mouf reports on the changes that come with fall's onset, like campaign signs and Halloween decorations, and learns he's a Germ Shepherd.

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Field Hockey Falls to Cal in Sunday Matinee (James Madison University Athletics)

James Madison field hockey trailed Cal 1-0 halfway through the fourth before the Golden Bears added insurance with a pair of goals in the final 6:17 to ...

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Colts 21-16 Bears (Sep 22, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN Philippines)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears NFL game from September 22, 2024 on ESPN.

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Schrock's Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in loss vs. Colts (Yahoo Sports)

The Bears had a golden opportunity to get on track against a Colts team that is the definition of mediocre. Instead, coaching malpractice and offensive ...

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Williams wowed by passing output in Bears' loss, aims to 'keep ... (ESPN)

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was surprised to learn of his passing output when made aware of how often he threw the ball in Chicago's 21-16 loss ...

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NFL Week 3 Recap: Indianapolis Colts 21, Chicago Bears 16 (Pro Football Focus)

Jonathan Taylor led the Indianapolis Colts to a 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.

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Vibe Check: Bears frustration mounts over negative plays, lack of ... (Marquee Sports Network)

Kevin Byard III and the Bears locker room understands Chicago can't make such a high volume of mistakes and expect to win.

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Caleb Williams and the Bears still very much a work in progress (FOXSports.com)

The Chicago Bears are giving Caleb Williams a baptism by fire... but they're also betting on him coming out the other side.

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Bears see improvement in Caleb Williams' performance, but it ... (CBS News)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams produced promising numbers in his third career NFL start. They came with a disappointingly ...

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Bears Complete Play In Sherwood Collegiate Cup (Cal Athletics)

Derrick Chen lost in pre-qualifying singles on Sunday in Tulsa. MTEN9/22/2024 7:17 PM | By: Cal Athleticsx. Bears Complete Play In Sherwood ...

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Bears' Williams: Offensive identity 'brewing' (Chicago Daily Herald)

INDIANAPOLIS — Honor thy football. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus knows his team gave the game away Sunday against the Colts. The Bears turned the ball over ...

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Bear Breakdown: Football wins home opener, Volleyball sweeps ... (Student Life)

It was a strong week for the Washington University Bears as summer officially came to a close.

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Williams wowed by passing output in Bears' loss, aims to 'keep ... (WLS-TV)

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was surprised to learn of his passing output when made aware of how often he threw the ball in Chicago's 21...

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