Chicago Bears 26, New Orleans Saints 14
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There’s no great achievement in kicking a sad-sack opponent to the curb, but it was how the Bears won a fourth game in a row — for the first time since 2018 — that counted.
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Williams and the offensive line were out of rhythm throughout the contest. Center Drew Dalman botched a pair of snaps, including on a 4th-and-1 play in the red zone in the third quarter that resulted in a false start, prompting Chicago to kick a field goal to make it a 23-14 game.
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The pick would have given Byard sole possession of the NFL lead after he picked off a Spencer Rattler pass in the third quarter. Byard has four interceptions this year, tied for the NFL lead. He has 33 interceptions since entering the league in 2016, more than any other player.