Caleb Williams is currently leading the NFL in completion percentage this year, a massive leap from his 32nd place finish last season. But even with that stellar improvement, his coach, Ben Johnson, isn’t letting him off the hook just yet. Johnson wants to see some serious consistency, starting in Week 7.
The Rollercoaster Ride So Far
Williams’ young career has been a bit of a mixed bag so far in 2026. He absolutely crushed it in Week 1, showing everyone the talent we all knew he had. Then, Week 2 hit different. It was a disappointing game, and to make matters worse, Williams got hurt right at the end of it. After spending some time on the sidelines, he came back with a vengeance in Week 6, putting on another great performance in their win against the Falcons. We’ve seen flashes, right? Brilliant flashes. But the up and down nature is a real thing Johnson is focused on. He’s gone from 32nd in the league in completion percentage last year to first this year, proving he’s got the goods when he’s on.
Johnson’s Call for Consistency
When asked if Williams’ time off due to injury actually helped him dial in for that Week 6 showcase, Johnson wasn’t buying it. He didn’t think the sideline stint was the magic cure. “I don’t know about that. We saw a lot of that across the course of camp as well,” Johnson said, implying the talent was always there, not just a post-injury revelation. The real talk came when he laid out his expectations: “He put together a good performance, and the key with him and the rest of the guys is to stack good performances, back to back to back. That’s what the good ones do.” That’s a clear message: being great once isn’t enough. It’s about showing up every single week.
So, all eyes are on Williams for Week 7. Can he truly take that next step and deliver another top tier performance? Coach Johnson is looking for Williams to prove he can string together elite play consistently. That’s the challenge for a young QB making a name for himself in this league.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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