Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
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Friday night featured several starting offenses playing extended time, including Titans rookie QB and No. 1 pick Cam Ward, who led a long touchdown drive in one of his two series against the Vikings. He completed 3-of-4 passes for 36 yards in his finale preseason tune-up before the games really count in September.
The Bears' first-string offense was unproductive and sloppy until a two-minute drill against the Chiefs' reserves.
After a rookie season in which he tried to do too much, Chicago Bears' quarterback has a new head coach warning him not to be 'Superman.'
Trailing 20-3 near the end of the first half, Williams and the offense orchestrated a seven-play, 78-yard scoring drive, delivering big throws downfield. Williams found Olamide Zaccheaus for a 25-yard completion in the middle of the field and nearly connected with Rome Odunze on a deep jump ball that would have put the Bears in prime scoring position.
The Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams are hopeful of making a big jump during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. After another year of disappointment in 2024, there is optimism about the Bears potentially being a playoff contender. Williams will play a huge role in Chicago's chances of making that jump.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears starters are expected to play in Friday’s preseason finale in Kansas City, while other players are fighting for spots on the 53-man roster.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a 3-yard laser-beam touchdown pass to wide receiver Rome Odunze.
Speaking to Kay Adams of "Up and Adams," wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze spoke about the growth they've seen from Williams in his short time with Johnson. The biggest aspect for the wide receivers has been the preparation, from Williams to the coaching staff around him, and how they're getting him prepared for the season.
The Bears are far from the only team in the NFL trying to land their version of Mahomes, the Chiefs' superstar quarterback who will start against them in their preseason finale Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' full-throttle speed burst yields an 18-yard pickup for the Bears. New York Jets defensive back Malachi Moore tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Keilan Robinson for a loss of four yards.
Williams will get one last run in preseason action on Friday night, when the Bears play the Kansas City Chiefs to close out the preseason, but he's already made quite the impression on head coach Ben Johnson.