Caleb Williams is only getting better as the Chicago Bears quarterback. His passer rating has improved from 87.8 in his rookie year to 90.1 in 2025.
Williams was drafted first overall by the Bears during the 2024 NFL Draft. It was no surprise, as he topped the ESPN consensus rankings before the draft. Draft experts Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Steve Muench, Jordan Reid and Field Yates all ranked him the number one quarterback in his class.
True enough, Williams did not disappoint in his rookie year. He started in all 17 games and had a completion rate of 62.5%. He had a total of 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams owns clutch quarterback title
Following an incredible second season, Williams is now at the very top among NFL quarterbacks when it comes to clutch situations. With ice in his veins, Williams led the Bears to a record-setting seven fourth-quarter comebacks.
Williams established himself as the NFL clutch king in 2025. A testament to this fact is that he had the most first downs or touchdowns (31) when tied or trailing by one possession in the fourth quarter or overtime.
This data comes via senior NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno.
Most total 1st downs or TD when tied or trailing by one possession in the 4th quarter/OT in 2025…
1. Caleb Williams – 31
2. Dak Prescott – 29
3. Josh Allen – 28
4. Matthew Stafford – 27
5. Bo Nix – 25
6. Jordan Love – 24
6. Baker Mayfield – 24
8. Trevor Lawrence – 22
9. Patrick…— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) March 22, 2026
This offseason development sees Williams topping Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott, who had 29. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen finished third 28. Rounding up the top five were the Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford (27) and Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos (25).
Bears head coach Ben Johnson had some high praise for Williams in clutch situations.
“I’ve been saying it all along: he rises to the occasion time and time again,” Johnson said. “It’s really impressive to see a young player like this be so clutch.”
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