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ArticleRest-Of-Season Rankings: Week 2
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There was enough evidence in Week 1 that you should feel comfortable buying into the Bears' offense. They led the league with 0.39 EPA/play while routing the Panthers in a 59-point explosion. Most importantly, Williams took what he was given, something he struggled with greatly in 2025. He also led all quarterbacks with 65 scrambling yards, which resulted in two touchdowns. Williams showed flashes last season and should be an elite plug-and-play QB1 this year.

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Bears' elite EPA/play and Williams' improved decision-making support QB1 projection.

Williams rose +3 in QB rankings after Week 1 evidence that the Bears' offense should be trusted; the team led the league with 0.39 EPA/play in a 59-point win over the Panthers. Williams took what was given to him—a marked improvement from 2025—and led all QBs with 65 scrambling yards, resulting in two touchdowns. Dave Kluge projects Williams as an elite plug-and-play QB1 this year.

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