Caleb Willams’ numbers show troubling trend for Chicago Bears

With center Drew Dalman (52) blocking, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass in the first quarter against the Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

By Phil Thompson | plthompson@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: December 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM CST

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Yes, some random factors have gone into Caleb Williams’ inaccuracy, but it’s hard to explain away the Chicago Bears QB's 33rd-ranked completion percentage.

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