Caleb Williams had his best performance as a pro on Sunday, lighting up the Carolina Panthers. One key area of his game that has noticeably improved over the past few weeks is his ability to handle the blitz, a challenge he struggled with earlier in the season. Now, not only is he beating the blitz—he’s thriving against it.
But it’s not just about Williams. The entire Bears offense, from the running backs to the offensive line, has been excelling at picking up blitzes. A great example of this is the touchdown pass to DJ Moore from Sunday’s game.
Blitz Caleb Williams at your own risk
Caleb Williams vs the blitz over the past 2 weeks:
- 17/19
- 200 passing yards
- 2 TD
- 0 Turnover worthy throws
Now let’s take a quick look at Caleb Williams overall stats in last three games:
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- 70/104
- 824 yards
- 5 TD
- 104.5 passer rating
Caleb Williams has consistently shown an ability to find his check-down option, especially D’Andre Swift, in recent games. His touch and ability to throw from various arm angles is special, especially when he’s navigating a crowded pocket under pressure.
Defensive coordinators typically can rattle and confuse rookie quarterbacks, but Caleb Williams is breaking the mold. By just Week 5 of his rookie season, he’s the one causing trouble for opposing defenses. The Bears are placing a lot of trust in Williams early on, and it’s paying off. He’s quickly emerging as an elite processor and an absolute weapon in the short passing game.
