Despite the Chicago Bears’ disappointing ninth consecutive loss on Sunday, quarterback Caleb Williams is setting noteworthy milestones in his rookie season. In the recent game, he threw for an impressive 334 yards, marking the fourth time this season he has surpassed the 300-yard mark.
Williams is now only three yards away from securing a spot in the top five of the Bears’ all-time single-season passing yards leaderboard, currently dominated by former quarterback Jay Cutler. As of now, Williams has accumulated 3,271 passing yards in the current season, which puts him 568 yards away from breaking Erik Kramer’s franchise record of 3,838 yards set in 1995. To achieve this feat, Williams would need to average 284 yards in the Bears’ final two games against the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers.
This season, Williams’ four 300-yard games mark the most by a Bears quarterback since Mitchell Trubisky managed the same feat four times in 2018. Additionally, Williams has made his mark in NFL history by setting the record for the longest streak of consecutive passes without an interception for a rookie, completing 326 attempts without being intercepted. His last interception occurred in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, showcasing his ability to avoid mistakes.
While the NFL record for most consecutive passes without an interception is 402, held by Aaron Rodgers, Williams has a challenging task ahead, needing to go 77 more attempts without an interception to break that. With only two games remaining in the regular season, it will be a tough but exciting challenge.
The upcoming matchup on Thursday night against the Seahawks at Soldier Field presents an opportunity for Williams and the Bears to refine their offense. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., and all eyes will be on Williams as he aims to continue his remarkable rookie season and potentially make his mark in Bears history.
Looking forward, this season’s challenges may lay the groundwork for a promising future for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. His impressive statistics and ability to perform under pressure could signal brighter days ahead for the franchise.