Caleb Williams’ 35-yard touchdown to Rome Odunze in the Chicago Bears' 31-14 win against the Cowboys last Sunday wasn't just the first points scored in the game. It was also a sign of progress.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs attempted to jam Odunze at the line of scrimmage, but Odunze swiped the defensive back's hands away on his release. Diggs slipped on the Soldier Field turf, and that's when Odunze altered his initial route, ran vertical, and threw up his left arm to signal to Williams that he was open.
The Bears’ second-year quarterback recognized it and fired an accurate pass for the first touchdown of the game.