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The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast fantasy football takes on Caleb Williams
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All The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast insights about Caleb Williams
NegativeMatchupSep 16, 2026
The source notes that while Caleb Williams has struggled against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy schemes in the past, he showed improvement in his second year at avoiding sacks and handling the blitz. He is expected to hit some explosive plays against the Vikings.NegativeValueSep 15, 2026
Brandon Anderson labels Caleb Williams the worst MVP bet on the board at 7-1 to 8-1 odds (21-23% implied probability). Despite a strong Week 1 performance against Carolina, Anderson argues the Bears' defense is too poor to support an MVP campaign, as MVP winners typically require high team win totals and top-tier seeding.PositiveValueSep 10, 2026
Grant Neifer likes Caleb Williams at +500, noting his rushing upside and the Panthers' poor run defense. He projects Williams could reach five or six rushing touchdowns this season.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Caleb Williams is currently priced at 17-to-1 for MVP, which is considered an insulting comparison to Patrick Mahomes' odds.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Williams is a 2% MVP candidate. He has struggled with efficiency, ranking 25th in EPA per play, and has yet to hit 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns. The Bears' run-heavy scheme under Ben Johnson may help the team win, but it historically limits the quarterback's individual MVP-level statistical output.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Caleb Williams showed improvement in his second season under Ben Johnson's offense, with better accuracy and down-to-down consistency; his adjusted sack rate decreased significantly, indicating improved protection and decision-making, though the source notes he still has room to improve in accuracy and consistency.PositiveBreakoutAug 25, 2026
Brandon Anderson expects growth from Caleb Williams in his second year under Ben Johnson, noting improvements in pocket management and the potential for the offense to expand its intermediate passing game.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Caleb Williams showed significant growth in his rookie season under Ben Johnson, with his deep ball grade jumping from 36 to top-five, sack rate dropping from 11% to 4%, and pressure-to-sack rate improving from 28% to 11%. While he still needs to improve his consistency and decision-making, his trajectory is trending upward.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Caleb Williams is ranked 13th. His high ranking is attributed to his rapid development, specifically citing improvements in his deep ball accuracy and a significant reduction in sack rate under Ben Johnson's coaching.