The Chicago Bears can take a collective sigh of relief after securing their first home win in more than a calendar year, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, 30-12.
Rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent likely couldn’t have drawn up a better first NFL start, but the defense put the finishing touches on the Bears’ win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson silenced the critics with his first two-interception game, including an interception returned for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Johnson had just one career interception before Sunday.
With the Raiders facing a first-and-10 on their own 25-yard line, quarterback Brian Hoyer looked toward wide receiver Davante Adams. But Johnson jumped the route and took it to the house.
🚨 @NBAxJay1 PICK 6 🚨
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 22, 2023
It was the first pick-six for the Bears since Week 2 of the 2021 season, snapping the longest drought in the National Football League.
One minute later, with rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell under center, Johnson again picked off a deep ball down the right sideline.
.@NBAxJay1 AGAIN 🔥
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 22, 2023
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds also collected his first interception in a Bears uniform.
The Bears will look to string two wins together with a matchup on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football next week.
