Overview
- During the broadcast, Aikman labeled D’Andre Swift’s 55-yard touchdown as “luck on Chicago’s part” and critiqued Williams’ ball placement for yards after catch.
- Williams responded on Instagram with a playful caption quoting “It was lucky” and later described the posts as “fun trolls,” saying outside talk is “a little bit of fuel.”
- The quarterback confirmed he and Aikman did not hold their customary production meeting, adding he tried to connect but schedules didn’t line up.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said the Bears must earn respect, as Chicago moved to 3-2 with a 25-24 road win; Williams went 17-of-29 for 252 yards with a passing and rushing touchdown.
- Media reaction continued as Stephen A. Smith defended Aikman’s credentials, Dan Orlovsky called the missed meeting “odd,” and Aikman had not publicly responded; the Bears have no more MNF games scheduled this season.