It’s been a slow start for the Chicago Bears offense through the first two games of the season, but the Ben Johnson effect is starting to produce results.
Following a three-and-out on their opening series — the first time Chicago hasn’t scored an opening touchdown this season — the Bears offense came alive. Quarterback Caleb Williams connected with wide receiver Rome Odunze for a 35-yard touchdown, and then the real fun began.
The Bears executed a brilliant flea flicker touchdown, which was made even more impressive considering running back D’Andre Swift’s flip was almost disastrous. But Williams was able to save it and still delivered a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Luther Burden III.
As you can imagine, there were plenty of reactions to Chicago’s trick play touchdown, which left both Bears fans and NFL fans alike impressed.
NFL world reacts to Bears trick play TD vs. Cowboys
Is this THE CHICAGO BEARS? pic.twitter.com/onk4DyrQjQ
— Irish Bears Network| Ciaran (@IrishBearsShow) September 21, 2025
Luther Burden’s first NFL touchdown is a 65-yard Flea Flicker
Ben Johnson bringing his magic to the #Bears. How cool is this lmao pic.twitter.com/zM20aAsl1u
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) September 21, 2025
Unreal design here. Great acting job by Burden off the ball. Caleb throws this ball almost 65 yards in the air. 👀 #DaBears#Bears#ChicagoBearspic.twitter.com/gieb6ncs3U
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) September 21, 2025
Bears celebrating the flea flicker TD but look at Ben Johnson’s reaction.
He’s different man pic.twitter.com/K0wT7HVRou
— Dave (@dave_bfr) September 21, 2025
I’m so hyped after that play. Not even Swift could mess it up. Caleb absolutely launched that ball. Best deep ball he’s had as a Bear.
— Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) September 21, 2025
THE BEARS ARE BACK pic.twitter.com/3YOeKOyTnb
— Pardon My Take (@PardonMyTake) September 21, 2025
Flat footed… #Bearshttps://t.co/5p6c1rEZHW
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) September 21, 2025
One of the most insane plays I’ve ever seen by the #bears offense.
My jaw is on the floor you guys.
I got the replay but my hands are shaking.
Luther burden what a career first touchdown.
– cream
— Cream sleeve (@CSleeve16374) September 21, 2025
A all world throw https://t.co/sl4SEL9wD4
— Bytch Please Records®️ (@TimsWhenItsWarm) September 21, 2025
This is why Ben Johnson to the Bears was monumental https://t.co/Z7BwCY3PV4
— Don Julio (@CrsCrosApleSce) September 21, 2025
This throw is just ridiculous. Great catch by Burden, but that throw… Caleb launched it at his own 22, it lands in Burden’s hands at the Dallas 19 on a DIME. 60ish yards in the air. While under pressure, after catching a terrible flea-flicker pass. Unreal. https://t.co/ck7mzwjCFR
— Ken Mitchell (@WCGBearsDenDude) September 21, 2025
This was such a bad flip by Swift holy shit lmao what an incredible throw by Caleb https://t.co/PoatDLSjiR
— H (@shuebacca_) September 21, 2025
Throw of the year btw https://t.co/Xp3whBJXaU
— I hate daniel jones (@3rdIPunk) September 21, 2025
This the version of the Bears we getting next week. God take the 🛞 #RaiderNationhttps://t.co/63xNKjvQG7
— Graphk Raider (@GraphkRaider) September 21, 2025
the pitch was in the air for longer than the throw https://t.co/qFAwK6kBaB
— Anthony Lawson (@esquireanthony1) September 21, 2025
CALEB SLUNG THAT LIKE A CATAPULT WHAT A THROW https://t.co/7pdqplK1VV
— 200 💿 (@a3roadnax) September 21, 2025
It’s nice to be on this side of the good plays for once https://t.co/pqLzRI4PCC
— zach 🍢 (@Cantguardzach2) September 21, 2025
Probably the deepest ball I haven’t ever seen a bears QB throw even with Cutty. Also I’m 🧱 ed up https://t.co/9lHHutsOsY
— Dave O’Dowd (@DaveODude) September 21, 2025
Meh, win the game, then I’ll care. #Bearshttps://t.co/pzz1vEGyhJ
— LaKeena McGee (@KeenaMcGee) September 21, 2025
im not sure ive ever had this feeling before… https://t.co/8ARHrI5N1E
— Job Creator (@benghazinga) September 21, 2025
BEN JOHNSON IS HERE. https://t.co/Iq8cQqyDu3
— K1ngCam (@k1ngcam52) September 21, 2025
Swift let that pitch hang in the air a looooong time. Almost a hospital pitch back to Caleb. What. A. Play. https://t.co/AIhckjW5Fo
— Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) September 21, 2025
Swift let that pitch hang in the air a looooong time. Almost a hospital pitch back to Caleb. What. A. Play. https://t.co/AIhckjW5Fo
— Andy Behrens (@andybehrens) September 21, 2025
And that’s the arm talent that keeps everyone hangin on to hope with Caleb https://t.co/bIETmdlxpR
— Art Vandelay☘️ (@Fab0o0o) September 21, 2025
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears score trick play TD vs. Cowboys: NFL world reacts
