It seems like this crop of rookie quarterbacks is starting to their groove after some early bumps to the season. With Jayden Daniels miles ahead in the rookie of the year conversation after yet another elite performance, it’s easy to forget that the number one overall pick had quite a day himself against a Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.
Caleb Williams putting the ball into a thimble from a tight pocket pic.twitter.com/XlAL0GFfmZ
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 30, 2024
Williams was effective and turnover-free on the day, completing 17 for 23 passes, passing for 157 yards, and a really nice touchdown to veteran D.J. Moore. While it is a far cry from the sky-high expectations that were placed on Williams early on, it can’t be overlooked that Williams is playing well and notching wins against competitive teams.
Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) becomes the 1st rookie QB selected No. 1 overall in the @NFL Draft to win each of his first two career home starts in the common-draft era. pic.twitter.com/Y1eVcEnlNO
— NFL345 (@NFL345) September 29, 2024
The Chicago Bears and Williams now sit in a solid position for a potential playoff push, and given that Williams is bound to develop even further as the season progresses, this Bears offense could dig up some of the expectations and lay it at the laps of opposing defenses come November. Look for Williams to continue his winning ways at home against the team that traded the chance to draft him away in the Carolina Panthers.
