Caleb Williams is officially NFC Offensive Player of the Week, fresh off a stellar performance that led the Bears to a 31-23 victory against the Falcons. His return to the field was definitely a successful one, and he made sure everyone knew it.
Unpacking That Dominant Return
Let’s talk about the numbers, because they tell the story. Williams absolutely carved up the Falcons’ defense, going 30-of-36 passing for 305 yards. He tossed a touchdown and, critically, kept the ball safe with zero interceptions. That’s an 83 percent completion rate, by the way. Seriously, how often do you see a QB hit 300 plus yards on 35 attempts while completing over 80 percent of their passes?
Second Time’s the Charm for Williams
This wasn’t just a flash in the pan. Williams’ incredible stat line makes him only the second quarterback this season to pass for at least 300 yards on 35 attempts with a completion rate of at least 80 percent. And get this: this is his second career Offensive Player of the Week award! He snagged his first one back in Week 3 of the 2025 season. When he’s healthy and rolling, the guy is an absolute force.
It’s clear Williams is back and ready to make a huge impact. You gotta respect that kind of performance under pressure.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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