Bears top Cowboys 31-14 as Williams throws four TDs

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 at Soldier Field on Sunday, handing first-year head coach Ben Johnson his first NFL victory and giving the Bears their first win of the season.

Williams completed 19 of 28 passes for 298 yards with a 142.6 passer rating and was not sacked, the first time in his professional career he finished a game without taking a sack. His scoring passes went to Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Cole Kmet and DJ Moore, with a highlight 65-yard flea-flicker strike to Burden among the big plays that helped Chicago seize control early.

Chicago’s defense provided timely help, forcing four turnovers. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson ripped a fumble from Javonte Williams on the opening drive and recovered it near the sideline. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had two interceptions, one in the end zone, and safety Kevin Byard added another takeaway late, preserving the Bears’ margin. The Cowboys managed 121 rushing yards but were held to 14 points after halftime.

The result ended a 0-2 start for the Bears and broke a lengthy home win drought. Johnson, who publicly admonished the team’s practice habits...