In a battle of quarterbacks taken with the general primary decide Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams reached a brand new stage within the crew’s 35-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Williams, the No. 1 total decide in 2024 NFL Draft, set new profession highs in single-game completion proportion (79.3%) and touchdowns (4), whereas throwing for 226 yards and speeding for 56. Williams’s quarterback score of 88.2 was additionally his greatest single-game mark via the primary six video games of his profession as his Bears defeated Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars in London.
Some of Williams’s throws had been simply as eye-popping as his stats, reminiscent of this dart to Keenan Allen for the Bears’ third rating of the sport.
Williams additionally confirmed off his expertise as a runner, like on this 24-yard scramble within the second quarter.
After a gradual begin to the season, Williams’ recreation has steadily progressed. He threw for zero touchdowns in his first two video games earlier than throwing 5 in his final three, then almost matched that complete in a single recreation Sunday.
And his sizzling streak has resulted in crew success. Chicago has gained three in a row and are actually 4-2, preserving them aggressive in a division during which all groups have a successful report.
The Bears could have a bye subsequent week earlier than a marquee matchup towards the Washington Commanders on Oct. 27.
Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has outperformed Williams up to now this season, however the hole has closed significantly the previous couple of weeks. The recreation towards Washington may even be Williams’s first alternative for a signature win — each single one of many Bears’ wins up to now this season have come towards an opponent with just one win.
After Sunday’s recreation, Williams has now thrown for 1,317 yards with 9 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.