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January 19, 2026
The pass of the century then brutal reality: the football gods won’t let the Bears have nice things
Caleb Williams pulled off a miracle against the Rams and Chicago looked destined for the Super Bowl. The hope wouldn’t last long

TL;DR
- Caleb Williams threw a 51-yard touchdown pass from 26 yards behind the line of scrimmage, tying the game against the Rams.
- Williams's playoff run ended with a costly interception in overtime, allowing the Rams to secure the win.
- Matthew Stafford led a game-winning drive for the Rams after Williams's interception.
- The Bills lost to the Broncos in overtime due to multiple turnovers, including five by the offense.
- Josh Allen struggled with deep throws and made crucial errors, including a fumble and missed opportunities for touchdowns.
- The Seahawks routed the 49ers, with Rashid Shaheed returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and Sam Darnold dealing with an oblique injury.
- Milton Williams led the Patriots' defense in a win against CJ Stroud and the Texans, who threw four interceptions.
- Questions arise about potential quarterback options for the Broncos after Bo Nix's injury, with suggestions of Drew Brees or others.
- The officiating in the Bills-Broncos game is discussed, with the conclusion that the controversial catch-interception call was correctly made according to the rules.
- Kevin Stefanski was hired as the Falcons' head coach, John Harbaugh signed with the Giants, and Matt LaFleur received a contract extension with the Packers.
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