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Jose Altuve Breaks Stadium Curse Astros Crush Dodgers 18–1 in Historic Beatdown Start the Firework Fans Chant

In their worst loss ever at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers fall to a relentless Astros lineup led by Jose Altuve and Christian Walker — and an unlikely hero on the mound emerges in Miguel Rojas.

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Astros Humiliate Dodgers 18–1 at Home: Jose Altuve, Christian Walker Set Records
Fireworks were expected after the game. But the Houston Astros decided to light them early — and relentlessly — humiliating the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18–1 blowout that now stands as the worst defeat in Dodger Stadium history. It all began with a bang — literally — as Astros’ third baseman Isaac Paredes homered on the very first pitch from Dodgers rookie Ben Casparius. What followed was a night Dodgers fans would rather erase from memory. The star of the show? None other than Jose Altuve. The veteran second baseman, who entered the game without a single regular-season homer at Dodger Stadium, ended the night with two towering home runs, a double, two walks, four runs scored, and five RBIs. It was a career-defining statement — and a personal stadium curse shattered in style. “It felt good,” Altuve said, cracking a rare smile. “Finally got one — and then another.” The damage peaked in the fifth inning when the Astros exploded for 10 runs, marking the first time since 1999 the Dodgers allowed double-digit runs in a single inning. The previous occurrence? The infamous Fernando Tatís double grand slam game. That record now has company. Caught in the crossfire was Dodgers reliever Noah Davis, who endured a nightmarish outing: 10 earned runs in just 1.1 innings. His ERA skyrocketed to 19.50, leaving fans and analysts stunned. The only Dodgers “pitcher” to hold Houston scoreless was infielder Miguel Rojas, who tossed a clean ninth inning, drawing both laughter and reluctant applause. The Dodgers’ only sign of life came from Will Smith, whose solo homer spared the team a shutout. But the spotlight quickly shifted back to another Astro tormentor — Christian Walker. Previously a nemesis with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Walker continued his Dodger Stadium dominance with yet another home run — his sixth straight game with a homer at Chavez Ravine, tying the MLB record for the longest road HR streak against a single team. He now shares the honor with legends like Willie Mays, Mark McGwire, and Alex Rodriguez, having smashed 20 home runs in his first 43 games at this venue. Saturday's rematch offers hope for Dodger fans, as Shohei Ohtani is set to start — his fourth appearance since returning from UCL surgery. But after Friday's demolition, hope might feel like wishful thinking. As Dodger Stadium echoed with sarcastic chants of “Start the fireworks! one thing became clear: the Astros didn’t just win — they made history.

Fireworks were expected after the game. But the Houston Astros decided to light them early — and relentlessly — humiliating the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 18–1 blowout that now stands as the worst defeat in Dodger Stadium history.

It all began with a bang — literally — as Astros’ third baseman Isaac Paredes homered on the very first pitch from Dodgers rookie Ben Casparius. What followed was a night Dodgers fans would rather erase from memory.

The star of the show? None other than Jose Altuve. The veteran second baseman, who entered the game without a single regular-season homer at Dodger Stadium, ended the night with two towering home runs, a double, two walks, four runs scored, and five RBIs. It was a career-defining statement — and a personal stadium curse shattered in style.

It felt good Altuve said, cracking a rare smile. “Finally got one — and then another.”

The damage peaked in the fifth inning when the Astros exploded for 10 runs, marking the first time since 1999 the Dodgers allowed double-digit runs in a single inning. The previous occurrence? The infamous Fernando Tatís double grand slam game. That record now has company.

Caught in the crossfire was Dodgers reliever Noah Davis, who endured a nightmarish outing: 10 earned runs in just 1.1 innings. His ERA skyrocketed to 19.50, leaving fans and analysts stunned. The only Dodgers “pitcher” to hold Houston scoreless was infielder Miguel Rojas, who tossed a clean ninth inning, drawing both laughter and reluctant applause.

The Dodgers’ only sign of life came from Will Smith, whose solo homer spared the team a shutout. But the spotlight quickly shifted back to another Astro tormentor — Christian Walker.

Previously a nemesis with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Walker continued his Dodger Stadium dominance with yet another home run — his sixth straight game with a homer at Chavez Ravine, tying the MLB record for the longest road HR streak against a single team. He now shares the honor with legends like Willie Mays, Mark McGwire, and Alex Rodriguez, having smashed 20 home runs in his first 43 games at this venue.

Saturday’s rematch offers hope for Dodger fans, as Shohei Ohtani is set to start — his fourth appearance since returning from UCL surgery. But after Friday’s demolition, hope might feel like wishful thinking.

As Dodger Stadium echoed with sarcastic chants of “Start the fireworks!”, one thing became clear: the Astros didn’t just win — they made history.

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Caleb Williams Impresses, but the Bears’ Late-Game Decisions Raise Eyebrows

One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next

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January 30, 2026

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Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years

For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.

With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.

Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.

And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:

Why not go for two?

The dream-big argument

If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.

Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.

Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.

But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


Why Chicago didn’t gamble

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.

Because miracles don’t stack.

Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.

After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.

“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”

There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.

So Chicago chose survival over glory.

How it unraveled anyway

The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.

And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.

Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.

So… was it the wrong call?

Emotionally? Maybe.

Strategically? Probably not.

Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.

That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


What this moment really means for Chicago

The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.

You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.

Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.

Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”

It will be remembered as the beginning.

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A Strong Night for Caleb Williams Ends With Doubts About the Bears’ Late Decisions

One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next

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January 27, 2026

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Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years

For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.

With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.

Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.

And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:

Why not go for two?

The dream-big argument

If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.

Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.

Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.

But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


Why Chicago didn’t gamble

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.

Because miracles don’t stack.

Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.

After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.

“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”

There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.

So Chicago chose survival over glory.

How it unraveled anyway

The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.

And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.

Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.

So… was it the wrong call?

Emotionally? Maybe.

Strategically? Probably not.

Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.

That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


What this moment really means for Chicago

The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.

You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.

Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.

Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”

It will be remembered as the beginning.

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Caleb Williams Did His Part But Did the Bears Overthink the Finish

One impossible touchdown changed everything — but Chicago’s season may have been decided by what happened next

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January 21, 2026

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Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years

For one breathtaking moment, football stopped making sense.

With seconds left in a divisional-round playoff game, Caleb Williams launched a prayer — a 50-plus-yard, off-balance, back-foot moon shot — and somehow, impossibly, it found Cole Kmet in the end zone. It was the kind of touchdown that instantly joins NFL folklore, the sort of play fans remember for decades.

Suddenly, the Chicago Bears were one extra point away from tying the Los Angeles Rams — a scenario no one could have imagined just moments earlier.

And that’s when the question arrived, loud and unavoidable:

Why not go for two?

The dream-big argument

If Chicago converts the two-point try, the Rams are done. Season over. The Bears move one game away from the Super Bowl, potentially facing either a second-year quarterback or an injury replacement in the AFC. No matchup in the NFL is easy, but this was a window — and those windows don’t stay open long.

Ask Aaron Rodgers or Dan Marino how rare Super Bowl chances truly are. Between them, 38 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance each. Even greatness doesn’t guarantee multiple shots.

Momentum, belief, shock value — everything screamed end it now. One play. One decision. Push all the chips to the middle.

But football decisions aren’t made in the clouds. They’re made in film rooms.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


Why Chicago didn’t gamble

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson didn’t flinch. Replays showed him calm, unmoved, almost indifferent to the miracle unfolding. He knew the touchdown created options — but also responsibility.

Because miracles don’t stack.

Just minutes earlier, Chicago had first-and-goal at the Rams’ 5-yard line. Three ineffective runs by De’Andre Swift and a failed fourth-down pass told Johnson everything he needed to know about his short-yardage confidence.

After the game, Johnson explained it plainly.

“Our goal-to-go situations hadn’t gone very cleanly,” he said. “Our inside-the-5 plan hadn’t worked out like we hoped. I just felt better about taking our chances in overtime.”

There was also time left — 13 seconds and two Rams timeouts. One explosive play, maybe a penalty, and Los Angeles could still have stolen it with a field goal even after a failed conversion.

So Chicago chose survival over glory.

How it unraveled anyway

The Bears lived to fight in overtime — and then watched their season collapse anyway. A brutal interception. A defensive breakdown. Game over.

And just like that, Williams-to-Kmet joined a heartbreaking fraternity: iconic plays that didn’t change the ending. Think Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald in Super Bowl XLIII. Think Julio Jones and that impossible toe-tap in Super Bowl LI.

Legendary moments — frozen in time — attached to losses.

So… was it the wrong call?

Emotionally? Maybe.

Strategically? Probably not.

Coaches don’t get paid to chase vibes. They get paid to trust evidence. And Chicago’s evidence said a single, all-or-nothing snap wasn’t the best bet.

That doesn’t make it satisfying. It just makes it honest.

Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown gave the Bears hope — and a decision that will be debated for years


What this moment really means for Chicago

The Bears don’t leave this game empty-handed. They leave with something rarer than a win: belief.

You can’t build a franchise on miracle throws — but you can build a culture on refusing to quit. This team fought until the very last second, and that matters more than fans often admit.

Williams will be just 24 entering the 2026 season. Think about what he might look like at 27, 28, 29. There are no guarantees — Rodgers and Marino taught us that — but this is as good a foundation as any team could ask for.

Years from now, if Chicago is lucky, Williams-to-Kmet won’t be remembered as a cruel “what if.”

It will be remembered as the beginning.

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