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The quarterback commits to the throw before Burden reaches that window, showing good anticipation once more. With the underneath defender dropping into the throwing lane and deeper coverage closing from outside, waiting for obvious separation would give the defense time to squeeze the route. The pass clears the underneath defender and drops toward Burden before the deeper defender can get across to break it up.
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Burden's 22-yard Great-graded catch sets up TD; Williams' touch/layering nearly Elite

Burden caught a 22-yard completion on 1st and 10 (CHI48, 04:28) in the 3rd quarter on a Great-graded play. Williams showed anticipation by committing to the throw before Burden reached the window on a flood switch concept attacking the right side at three depths. The pass cleared the underneath defender and dropped toward Burden before deeper coverage could close. Burden extended vertically to secure the ball and held on through arriving contact. The source notes this play just missed Elite level due to Williams being a tick late and high, and it led to a Roshon Johnson 4-yard touchdown run and a 28-7 Bears lead.

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