Bears' Caleb Williams finds DJ Moore for two touchdowns

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears vowed to start faster after scoring just 13 points in the first half of their first four games, and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and DJ Moore made sure to back up that promise on Sunday.

Williams found Moore with two long touchdown passes as the Bears built a 27-7 halftime lead over the Carolina Panthers.

Caleb Williams to DJ Moore for a Bears touchdown!

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The Bears' first possession featured a balanced 70-yard drive with four runs and three passes to each of Chicago's top receivers, culminating in Williams finding a wide-open Moore for a 34-yard touchdown.

The Bears' offense ended the half when Williams threw a perfectly placed 30-yard score to Moore with 24 seconds left.

Williams was 11 of 15 for 200 yards and the two touchdowns in the first half.

That's a point.

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Moore scored two touchdowns in the final three quarters of the game, dating back to the Bears' win over the Rams. After failing to score on Williams in the first half last Sunday, the veteran wide receiver downplayed any concerns about the frustration shared between him and the rookie quarterback, vowing that there would be “no more mishaps” between the two should” for simple throws.