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Williams kept the drive going with a 12-yard completion to the receiver Keenan Allen before a 2-yard rush by running back Roshon Johnson set up the field goal attempt with three seconds left.
“This is real high-level quarterbacking,” coach Matt Eberflus said of the final drive. “For [Williams] To have that connection with the guy he was drafted with, I think it's special. Really nice of these guys. But protection is also needed here. I know we took those two sacks to start with, but again, it’s about overcoming adversity and that was evident on this drive.”
What Williams and Co. were able to accomplish on their final possession highlighted the level of improvement shown by the entire offense on Sunday, starting with the rookie quarterback.
Tight end Cole Kmetwho caught three passes for 42 yards, believes: “That was the cleanest.” [Williams] was in the scrimmage and in the operation.” But more importantly, the veteran saw Williams perform when it mattered most.
“The adjustment for him means he doesn’t always have to be No. 1 overall,” Kmet said. “I think when the moment calls for it, that's what we need. And at the end of the game, when you need two sacks to get going, okay, now No. 1 has to come out.” That came out and Das showed, so it was really cool to see that.”
Williams finished the game with 231 yards on 23 completions and posted a 74.2% completion rate – the second-highest of his career – while distributing the ball to six different receivers. Odunze was his best target, as the rookie caught six of his 10 targets for 65 yards. DJ Moore He followed closely behind with catches on each of his seven targets for 62 yards.
What enhanced Williams' performance on Sunday was his involvement in the running game – he rushed for a season-high 70 yards on nine carries.
“The lanes were opened,” Williams said. “My only goal is to help this team win. If a lane opens up and I'm able to get a few meters, play the ball efficiently and keep us in very manageable situations, that's my job. This happened today.”
The rushing attack also had an impact against the Packers, as Swift and Johnson each reached the end zone, increasing their point total to five total touchdowns each season. Swift led the game on the ground with 71 yards on 14 carries, while Johnson rushed 13 times for 33 yards.
