During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Chicago Bears, found his social media flooded with posts about his wife, Simone Biles, celebrating her four-medal triumph, including three golds. However, now that the NFL season is in full swing, the tables have turned, and it’s Biles’ turn to cheer for her husband.
On Sunday, Owens made headlines by scoring his second career touchdown on а blocked punt during the Bears’ 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. The play was a crucial turning point, with Owens’ score igniting a 21-point comeback after the Bears had been trailing 17-3.
Simone Biles, ever the supportive spouse, couldn’t contain her excitement, sharing her joy on social media with the caption, “I almost had a heart attack” alongside a clip of the touchdown. In the same clip, Fox commentator Adam Amin gave Owens a new and fitting two-word nickname, calling him “Mr. Biles” as he made the game-changing play.
Owens’ touchdown wasn’t the only defensive highlight for Chicago that day. The team’s only other touchdown came from a Tyrique Stevenson pick-6 late in the fourth quarter, solidifying a victory in what had been a tough matchup. The Bears’ offense may have struggled, but thanks to Owens’ pivotal score, the tide turned in their favor. Simone Biles may be dominating the gymnastics world, but on this NFL Sunday, it was Jonathan Owens who took center stage.