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Caleb Williams Is On Pace For A Single-Season Turnaround The NFL Has Never Seen

Caleb Williams missed the past three games of the season with a hamstring injury. People weren’t sure what to expect from the Chicago Bears‘ quarterback. He could be forgiven for looking a little rusty. Going on the road against the…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:03 PM
Caleb Williams Is On Pace For A Single-Season Turnaround The NFL Has Never Seen
Key Things to Know
  • Sports Mockery argues Caleb Williams is on pace for an unprecedented single-season completion rate turnaround.
  • Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for over 300 yards against the Atlanta Falcons after a hamstring injury.
  • His season completion percentage reached an NFL-best 72.5% after ranking last at 58.1% the previous season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Erik Lambert of Sports Mockery argues that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is mounting an unprecedented single-season turnaround. After missing three games with a hamstring injury, Williams returned against the Atlanta Falcons to complete 30 of 36 passes for over 300 yards. The performance elevated his season completion rate to an NFL-leading 72.5%, just one year after finishing last among starters at 58.1%.

Lambert highlights that no quarterback has ever gone from worst to first in completion percentage across consecutive seasons. Crediting head coach Ben Johnson's offensive system and Williams' disciplined approach, the writer notes that the Bears hold a 5-2 record in games where Williams surpasses a 70% completion rate.

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