Overview
- The Saints visit the Bears in Week 7 for the first NFL meeting between former Oklahoma teammates Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams.
- Rattler said being replaced during the 2021 Texas game led to his transfer and development at South Carolina, which he called a blessing in disguise.
- He characterized his relationship with Williams as cordial and said he plans to acknowledge him at the game.
- Through six games this season, Rattler has completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,217 yards with a 6–1 TD-INT ratio and a 91.9 passer rating, plus 143 rushing yards.
- Their paths diverged in the 2024 draft as Williams went No. 1 overall to Chicago after winning the 2022 Heisman at USC, while Rattler was selected No. 150 by New Orleans.