Caleb Williams tossed five interceptions in his last two postseason games, hitting a dismal 50% completion rate against the Packers alone. Yeah, you read that right. Garrett Podell just dropped a list of the NFL’s most overrated quarterbacks right now, and let’s just say fans in Chicago and Denver are about to get real angry.
Williams’ Wild Inefficiency: Buzz vs. Reality
We’ve been hearing all the buzz about Williams’ insane ceiling, his phenomenal arm talent, his mobility,all the things that make you go “wow!” But the cold, hard numbers from last season? They’re screaming a completely different story. In that win-but-barely against the Packers, he actually threw two picks and completed just 24 of 48 passes. Against Los Angeles, it spiraled: three more interceptions on 23 of 42 passing, with the third one in overtime literally dooming the Bears to defeat. This wasn’t some random bad stretch either, folks. Williams actually led the entire NFL in 2025 with an insane twelve games where his completion percentage dipped below 60%. Think about that,nobody else even hit double digits! His 58.1% completion percentage for the 2025 regular season was the second-worst among 33 qualified quarterbacks. That’s not just a rough patch, that’s a consistent, head-scratching problem. The hope and electric buzz for Williams are still out there, but the reality of his latest on-field performance last season is pretty stark, and it’s something the Bears absolutely need him to overcome this year.
Bo Nix and Denver’s Punt Problem
Then you’ve got Bo Nix. His “lumps,” as they’re called, directly translated into Denver’s offense completely sputtering out, failing to consistently drive the ball down the field. And what happens when you can’t drive? You punt. Get this: the Broncos were one of the top four teams in the entire league for most punts in the 2025 regular season, booting it away a staggering 75 times. The other three teams in that sad group,the Browns, Titans, and Raiders,all missed the playoffs and promptly fired their head coaches. Nix, somehow, benefits from a rock-solid offensive line and a stout defense that, frankly, kept them in games despite the offensive woes. Add in that pesky ankle injury, and you gotta wonder what’s going to happen next for him. How much longer can that tantalizing potential ceiling be talked about when the on-field results are so… punty? Denver fans deserve more.
The Season Grind Kicks Off for the Emerald City!
Look, these lists are always controversial, always designed to stir the pot, but the numbers don’t lie. For Williams and Nix, their performance last year sets a pretty low bar heading into this season. The pressure is on! And speaking of seasons, the whole darn league is about to crank up! By Tuesday, July 28, all 32 NFL teams will officially be kicking off their year, getting ready for the long haul. Our very own **Seahawks** are getting the grind started this weekend, gearing up right here in the Emerald City to show everyone what this team, with Coach Macdonald at the helm, is truly made of. Let’s get it, 12s! It’s almost time for some real football!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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