The Chicago Bears are leaving Las Vegas like they hit the jackpot on their final spin of the slot machine with their last remaining dollar. The Bears grinded out an ugly game against the Las Vegas Raiders but found a way to come out on top at the very end with a 25-24 win thanks to a blocked field goal by Josh Blackwell late in the fourth quarter. It wasn’t easy to get there, though.
For much of the day, the Bears struggled to generate points on offense. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby made life miserable for the offensive line, and Chicago couldn’t capitalize on multiple turnovers from their defense in the first half. And despite those turnovers, the Bears defense got gashed by Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, who totaled 138 yards on the ground.
Chicago needed a pair of scoring drives in the fourth quarter to stay in the game and eventually take the lead. Quarterback Caleb Williams responded, first with a field goal drive, then a touchdown drive that took 11 plays and over six minutes. With under a minute to go in the game, Las Vegas had the chance to win the game with a Daniel Carlson field goal, but Blackwell’s block saved Chicago’s comeback as they improved to 2-2 heading into the bye.
Morale amongst Bears fans was low for much of the day, and many believed the team was marching towards another loss. But when the block was made, Bears fans everywhere erupted with joy and shock. For once, the Bears were on the winning side of a tragic loss. Here were some of the reactions on social media:
Social media reactions
What a game. The Gateway has never been more open.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) September 28, 2025
JOSH BLACKWELL YOU ARE MY GODDAMN HERO pic.twitter.com/5XDVCphUuH
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) September 28, 2025
Bears. Going. To. The. Super. Bowl.
— Goff (@Jason1Goff) September 28, 2025
HOLY SHITBALLS WHAT A GAME. WHAT A WIN. BEN JOHNSON. CALEB WILLIAMS.
— Jeremy (@JeromeyR0me) September 28, 2025
https://t.co/Vxxr0HquD2pic.twitter.com/awVBPoac0t
— NJBearsFan 🐻⬇️ (@NJBearsFan) September 28, 2025
You deserve it my G pic.twitter.com/3EqzWaEJxW
— illwill (@79illwill) September 28, 2025
BEN JOHNSON AND CALEB WILLIAMS YOU HAVE SAVED MY LIFE
— VP of Wu Tang Financial (@BarbChairScott) September 28, 2025
The #Bears played bad, yet all three phases made plays at the end to get the W.
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) September 28, 2025
Bears fans watching a heartbreaking loss go in their favor for the first time in their lives pic.twitter.com/E8RsAMJYjc
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) September 28, 2025
I’ve seen so many Bears teams that lose that game.
They scored too fast. They didn’t make the two point conversion. They gave up the big kick return.
This Bears team won anyway. They made a damn play. Love to see it.
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) September 28, 2025
Huge shoutout to the young offensive tackles who battled with one of the biggest fire breathers in this league.
— kyle (@Ky1eLong) September 28, 2025
My neighbors think I’m crazy and I’m horse from screaming. But they know it’s #BearDown til we lay down!
— Bodine 🐻⬇️ (@WoodrowBodine) September 28, 2025
Josh BLOCKWELL.
— Mark Grote (@grotesports) September 28, 2025
Bro was so relieved that his efforts weren’t in vain
pic.twitter.com/RA9kfhdUQ2— SoBackSports (@SoBackSports) September 28, 2025
The Bears never win that game I can’t believe it
— Danny Lantz (@DannyLantz) September 28, 2025
DA BEARS BLOCK THE FG
BEARS WIN
BEARS WIN @barstoolchicago
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 28, 2025
GUYS I HAVE SO MUCH ENERGY IDK WHAT TO DO WITH MYSELF RIGHT NOW
— maddie (@madswag4315) September 28, 2025
There is not another Bears regime since Lovie Smith that would have won that game. I’m sure of it
On the road. Absolutely nothing went well. Whole team is hurt. Have a Canadian UDFA playing left tackle. Disgusting running game. Top 3 pass rusher in the league destroying the…
— Jeremy (@JeromeyR0me) September 28, 2025
Let’s party. pic.twitter.com/tQtOhyTW8c
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) September 28, 2025
For the past decade the Bears lose that game 100 times out of 100
— Charlie Bevins (@crbevins11) September 28, 2025
I’m so used to being hurt in these scenarios. I don’t know how to feel right now.
BEARSSSSSS
— Cody Delmendo (@cody__cubs) September 28, 2025
No. F’ing. Way.
— Ozzie DaBearDownUnder 🐻⬇️🇦🇺 (@ABearDownUnder) September 28, 2025
A Pete Carroll led team at home should never be overlooked. The Raiders fought their asses off today. I wish the win was prettier for the #Bears, but a win is a win. As brutal as it was, it’s nice to see them battle through adversity and find a way to win a football game. 2-2
— Quinten Krzysko (@ButkusStats) September 28, 2025
I hate how the Bears played … and they still won.
It’s nice to actually have that experience for once lol
— Elias Schuster (@Schuster_Elias) September 28, 2025
ARE WE THE BEST TEAM IN FOOTBALL????#dabears
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) September 28, 2025
WHAT DID I TELL YOU #BEARS FANS!!!!
NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!
THAT WAS UGLY BUT A W IS A W!!!!!
DONT. STOP. BELIEVING!!!!
– cream
— Cream sleeve (@CSleeve16374) September 28, 2025
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears’ roller coaster win vs. Raiders
