Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams took a costly penalty in the fourth quarter of the Lions' 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears.
As the Lions were driving into Bears territory, Williams made the catch, was pushed out of bounds, and flipped the ball toward a player on the Bears' sideline.
Williams received a 15-yard warning for taunting, a penalty that proved costly as kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal in 45 years that would have given the Lions a 26-13 lead at the time.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, 9, runs after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
That missed field goal was crucial in sparking a Bears comeback, scoring a touchdown on the possession after the missed field goal.
After the game, reporters asked Lions head coach Dan Campbell about Williams' taunt penalty, as the wide receiver was penalized and was benched until the end of the game.
“Honestly, it's already taken care of. It's already taken care of. So we're fine, and the fact is, as you know, Jamo unilaterally got in front of the team a minute ago. I wanted to come and apologize to my teammates, but it's a great player, it's growth, it's all good,” Campbell said.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, 9, is pushed out of bounds by Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrik Stevenson, 29, during the first half at Ford Field. (David Rezinek Imagine Images)
Campbell hopes Williams' apology doesn't result in any more provocative penalties. The third-year wide receiver is a key part of the Lions' energetic offense. Williams has caught 34 passes for 630 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games this season.
Williams had five catches for 28 yards in addition to 18 yards rushing during the Lions' Thanksgiving win.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, 9, hits Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Detroit. (31 years old) gets tackled. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
However, Williams has been involved in numerous incidents both on and off the field. In October, Williams was involved in a traffic stop while riding in a car driven by her brother. A gun registered to Williams was found in the car, but he did not have a concealed carry permit. But his brother did.
Williams was not arrested, and Michigan prosecutors announced this week that he would not be charged.
he also Suspended for 2 games He was suspended for four games last season for violating the league's gambling policy, and he was suspended again this season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.
The Lions have won 10 straight games and are in first place in the NFC North with an 11-1 record. The next game is another divisional game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
Fox News Digital's Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.
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