Caleb Williams in a Chicago Bears jersey after a 2025 game

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Caleb Williams

#18 · QB · CHICAGO BEARS

  • 6'1"
  • 215 lb
  • USC
  • Year 3

Next vs MIN · Sun, Sep 20

ACTIVE

No injury designation

QB1

Photo: Joe Glorioso / All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

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  • RoleQB1
  • Nextvs MIN
  • Updated3d ago

Season snapshot

1 game

GAMES

1

PASS YDS

269

PASS TD

2

INT

0

CMP%

72.4

RTG

124.1

RUSH YDS

65

RUSH TD

2

Player intelligence

News 3 days ago

  1. PERFORMANCE

    Bears vs Vikings: Minnesota may not blitz Caleb Williams as much at Soldier Field

    Why it mattersThis is the information that changes how fans watch the next snap.

    WCG ↗

  2. COACH

    How A Forgotten NFL Coach Stopped Ben Johnson From Screwing Up Caleb Williams

    Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

    SPORTS MOCKERY ↗

  3. PERFORMANCE

    Vikings at Bears: 3 Props to Play

    Why it mattersIt is circulating across Bears coverage, which is usually a sign it will matter in the building.

    WCG ↗

  4. PERFORMANCE

    Two Unbeatens, One Division Lead, and a Coordinator Nobody Can Read

    Why it mattersThis is the information that changes how fans watch the next snap.

    BLEACHER NATION ↗

  5. PERFORMANCE

    PFF is wrong about more than just Caleb Williams

    Why it mattersTreat this as unconfirmed until the club or a primary reporter verifies it.

    WCG ↗

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What's changed this week

8

Recent games

DATEOPPCMP/ATTPASS YDSPASS TDINTRUSH YDSRUSH TDRTGRES
Sep 13CAR21/2926920652124.1W 59–37

How he stacks up

Bears roster comparison
  • Rushing yards65

    #3 among Bears rushers

Media pulse

Positive
3
Neutral
33
Critical
4

What they're saying

  • positive

    Preparation and command of the offense appear in recent coach comments.

  • positive

    National ranking and MVP conversation increased after the opener.

  • mixed

    External grading systems disagree with the public scoring of the opener.

Availability

Injury board

ACTIVE

No injury designation

Last checked 3 days ago

Coach's corner

Ben Johnson

  1. Ben Johnson

    “Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this ”

    Sep 16 · Source

  2. Bears coach

    It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    Sep 15 · Source

  3. Ben Johnson

    Johnson said Williams was 'on top of it' in their final quarterback meeting, rattling off where his eyes needed to be, which let the coach 'sleep really well' the night before the opener.

    Sep 13 · Source

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Career

  1. 2024Drafted No. 1 overall
  2. 2026Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
  3. 2026Year 3

Latest activity

19 events

  1. PLAYER COMMENTCONFIRMED

    9 interesting things said by Bears coordinators in advance of home opener

    Bears coordinators Dennis Allen (defense), Press Taylor (offense) and Richard Hightower (special teams) spoke to the media Thursday about Caleb Williams’ most impressive pass against the Panthers, the “mental war” that’s involved in preparing for the Vikings and more. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    2 sourcesView event →

  2. GAME PERFORMANCESYNDICATED

    Chicago Bears Stat Tracker Week 1: Chasing Big Records

    Welcome to the 2026 Chicago Bears Stat Tracker and boy did Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s offense give us some fireworks to kick off the season. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    3 sourcesView event →

  3. COACH COMMENTSTALE

    Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense

    "Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this 'mental war' when you go against versus him, and that's what it is," Bears QB Caleb Williams said of facing a Brian Flores-led defense, which Chicago will do Sunday against Minnesota. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  4. GAME PERFORMANCESTALE

    Caleb Williams Climbs QB Rankings After Week 1 Performance

    There was a lot of fuss this week over Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ unflattering PFF grade after a Week 1 performance in Carolina that saw him throw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and rush for 65 yards and two more scores. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    2 sourcesView event →

  5. COACH COMMENTSTALE

    Bears Bits: Final Panthers Thoughts, Scary Offense, More

    It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  6. GAMEUNCLEAR

    Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history - The Mining Gazette

    Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history The Mining Gazette Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    4 sourcesView event →

  7. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

    Ben Johnson slept well after Williams' Saturday meeting

    Johnson said Williams was 'on top of it' in their final quarterback meeting, rattling off where his eyes needed to be, which let the coach 'sleep really well' the night before the opener.

    1 sourceView event →

  8. GAMEVERIFIED

    Bears 59, Panthers 37

    Chicago opened 2026 with a 59-37 win in Charlotte, the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history and a franchise-record point total for a Bears opener.

    3 sourcesView event →

  9. GAME PERFORMANCEVERIFIED

    Caleb accounts for four touchdowns as Bears score 59

    269 passing yards21 pass completions29 pass attempts2 passing td65 rushing yards2 rushing td

    Williams completed 21 of 29 for 269 yards and two passing touchdowns, ran for 65 yards and two scores, and finished with a 124.1 passer rating in Chicago's 59-37 win.

    2 sourcesView event →

  10. RECORDVERIFIED

    Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

    The 96 combined points were the most in an NFL season opener. Chicago also set a franchise record for points in an opener, breaking a mark that had stood since 1948.

    2 sourcesView event →

  11. COACH COMMENTREPORTED

    Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for QB's intensity, focus

    Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams Tuesday for how seriously the third-year quarterback approaches his job, saying he’s locked in and is “only concerned about doing his job at a high level.” Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  12. COACH COMMENTVERIFIED

    Johnson: Williams has taken pride in a more serious approach

    On Sept. 1 Johnson said Williams is more composed and intent than a year ago, getting to the field early and staying after practice. He used 'goofy' with love for last year's version and said the change trickles to teammates.

    1 sourceView event →

  13. DEPTH CHART CHANGEVERIFIED

    Official depth chart: Williams QB1, Swift RB1

    Chicago's official depth chart as of Aug. 26 listed Caleb Williams, D'Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Cole Kmet, Colston Loveland, Braxton Jones, Joe Thuney, Garrett Bradbury, Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright among first-string names.

    1 sourceView event →

  14. INJURYREPORTED

    Game Recap: Bears fall to Bengals in second preseason game

    After sitting out last weekend’s preseason opener, most Bears starters saw limited action in Saturday night’s 27-9 loss to the Bengals. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  15. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

    Bears training camp report: Joint practice with Bengals | Thursday, Aug. 20

    Bears quarterback Caleb Williams produced the highlight of Thursday’s joint practice with the Bengals by throwing three touchdown passes in a red-zone drill. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  16. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

    Bears training camp report: Wednesday, Aug. 19

    Before the Bears departed Halas Hall for Cincinnati, Caleb Williams highlighted a short practice by throwing touchdown passes on three straight plays in a 7-on-7 red-zone drill. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  17. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

    Bears training camp report: Saturday, Aug. 8

    Receiver Rome Odunze produced a highlight-reel touchdown catch in Saturday’s practice, leaping to snare a Caleb Williams pass in traffic in the back of the end zone. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  18. GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED

    Bears training camp report: Wednesday, Aug. 5

    The highlight of Wednesday’s non-contact practice was Caleb Williams completing 9 of 10 passes and throwing for five touchdowns in a red-zone drill. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

    1 sourceView event →

  19. DRAFTVERIFIED

    Caleb Williams selected No. 1 overall in 2024

    Chicago drafted Williams first overall in 2024. Week 1 of 2026 was his third NFL season opener.

    1 sourceView event →

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