Overview
- The Athletic moved Williams from No. 23 to a tie for No. 11 in its early‑August QB tiers and multiple unnamed NFL coaches and executives told the outlet that he makes “unbelievable throws” and looks “special.”
- Williams produced 3,942 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2025 while adding 388 rushing yards and three scores as he helped the Bears win the NFC North and record their first playoff victory since 2010.
- His 2025 season featured seven fourth‑quarter or overtime game‑winning drives and a signature fourth‑down, 14‑yard touchdown to Cole Kmet in the NFC Divisional Round that forced overtime against the Rams.
- A Bears training‑camp clip reported in early August showed Williams hitting every throw in a pocket/net drill after a viral miss in 2025, offering visible evidence of improved mechanics in practice.
- Despite the praise and practice progress, Williams ranked 32nd in completion percentage at 58.1% in 2025 versus a 63.4% league average, and sustained in‑game accuracy will be the key factor determining whether he rises to a true Tier 1 quarterback and whether Chicago can repeat as a contender.