Everybody was ready to declare Caleb Williams a bust before the first month of his career was over. His first two games were against strong defensive opponents and he predictably struggled. His 363-yard showing against Indianapolis was the first indication he was gaining some confidence in his ability (and willingness) to turn it loose. Next came the Los Angeles Rams, where Williams demonstrated efficiency by protecting the ball and not trying to do too much. Most felt his week five against Carolina was his breakout game, topping 300 yards with two touchdowns.
They had no idea what was coming.
Against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, the #1 overall pick put on a show. In a remarkable display of his maturation, Williams went 23-of-29 for 226 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He also ran for 56 yards on four carries. It was only the second time in franchise history a rookie quarterback reached four touchdowns in a game. A Bears QB had only done 16 times across their century-loss existence. Again, this was Williams’ sixth-ever game.
Caleb Williams is doing far more than many expected.
Remember, he’s a rookie. Based on long-standing NFL doctrine, rookie quarterbacks typically struggle. That was the case through the first six quarters of the season. Since then, he has had eight touchdown passes and only two interceptions. What stands out the most is his command of the offense. This isn’t a situation where the quarterback just runs the play called by his coordinator. He is given full control to make adjustments at the line depending on what he sees. His ability to read blitz looks and coverages is much further along than anybody could’ve predicted.
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Combine that with his arm strength and accuracy, and defenses are having a tougher and tougher time containing him. People will argue Caleb Williams has benefitted from a soft recent schedule. That is true. The key difference between him and previous Bears quarterbacks is he’s taking full advantage of them. That is what the good ones are supposed to do. CJ Stroud, who everybody believes is one of the best in the NFL already, had 345 yards and two TDs against Jacksonville last week.
If Williams is already that good? This team is one nobody wants to play.
So original twty. Good game from the Bears. There was lots of pressure on CW with the game being in london. Like prime time games. He rose to the occasion. Getting better each week. All around good team effort. Happy to see Jenkins play the whole game after getting dinged last week. Keenan showed up big like Kmet.
Aside from Indy they’ve won the games they were expected to. Used a variety of offensive weapons to get it done today. Offense can get away will being awol in the 1st qtr for so long tho.
Tom Waddle told ya.
We have a freakin QB baby let’s go. I know Williams wants that’s int back he had Moore open in the back corner of the endzone but underthrew him. Also 1 yard short of another record of 5 td passes so close! Another great game by the team. If Caleb continues to build off this momentum and the team keeps winning ROTY for sure. We just need Daniel’s to even out or the team to start losing. I think this next game will be a huge deciding factor.
The fact that he was 1 inch short of having 5 TDs is crazy. Caleb is H1M