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NegativeProjectionNov 6, 2026
Caleb Williams is flagged as a potential bench candidate for Week 9, with the source questioning whether to start him or risk getting 'chopped' (a negative outcome).NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Freedman recommends benching Williams despite efficient season stats (70.9% completion rate, 8.5 AY/A) because his production since returning from injury in Week 6 has been modest (17.5 fantasy points per game, 860 yards passing, 4 TDs, 0 INTs with 11-22-0 rushing). He has negative home-favorite splits (15.5 PPG, 59.1% completion, 7.2 AY/A vs. 17.9, 62.5%, 7.1 otherwise). While Bears are strong outside division (19-7-1 ATS, 39.1% ROI) and have No. 3 HFA (+7.26 over 16 games), their HFA is diminished vs. Bucs (conference, similar grass/outdoor stadium). Bears have one-day deficit off Monday Night Football and are on third road game in four weeks. Bucs have league-best 12 INTs on season with nine in past month, and HC Todd Bowles' defense is one of league's best units.NegativeProjectionNov 5, 2026
Caleb Williams is averaging 19.7 FPG, tied with Trevor Lawrence for eighth in the league. This statistic is mentioned in the context of Lawrence's strong performance and favorable schedule.NegativeProjectionNov 4, 2026
Caleb Williams is listed in Week 9 QB rankings with 12.3 PPG average and 18.3 projected points.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Caleb Williams is QB4 in points/game (20.9) with strong underpinning metrics: 0.26 EPA/attempt, 105.6 passer rating, 8.2 yards/attempt, 0.8% INT rate, 71.0% completion, 6.5% off-target, plus 32.0 rushing yards/game and a pair of rushing scores. Despite facing Seattle's elite defense (1st in yards/play, success rate, EPA/play, and explosive play rate), the source maintains a top-10 QB projection for Williams.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Williams has risen +20.8 ADP to 72.8 following a great finish to Year 2 and amazing progression over the past two games, posting 300+ yards and 3 TDs total after returning from a hamstring injury. The Bears offense is firing on all cylinders. While facing a tough matchup in Seattle (No. 2 in fewest FPG allowed to QBs at 9.9), his schedule opens up significantly after this week.NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026
Matthew Berry is staying away from Caleb Williams at QB14 for Week 8 against Seattle; Williams walks into the toughest pass defense in football.PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
Caleb Williams' return has significantly elevated Colston Loveland's fantasy production. In the 2 games since Williams returned, Loveland is averaging a 30% target share and 19.2 PPG, leading the TE position in utilization score and finishing as a top 5 TE in both weeks.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Williams faces the Vikings, the toughest QB matchup (-6.4 PPG), and downgrades in the source's rankings for Week 8. Despite remaining top-12 with four teams on bye, the source prefers Dak Prescott and Jordan Love over him.NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026
Williams faces a significant Week 8 downgrade at Seattle despite strong recent form (25.3 fantasy points per game, 882 yards passing, 5 TDs, 0 INTs in three full games). The Seahawks rank No. 1 in smallest fantasy boost allowed to QBs (-6.7) and are comparable to the Vikings' shutdown pass defense. The Bears are on their third road game in four weeks, a poor travel spot, while the Seahawks are on their fourth game in five weeks at home with a boosted home-field advantage because they're outside division and on turf. Williams' one comparable matchup against the Vikings this year was an utter dud (8.7 fantasy points, 138 yards passing, 0 TDs, 1 INT).NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Williams is ranked No. 10 for Week 8 against Seattle in the source's QB rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Caleb Williams returned from injury and easily quelled accuracy concerns with an 83.3% completion rate and only 2.8% off-target throws, backed by robust metrics: 305 passing yards, 8.5 yards/attempt, and a 33.3% first-down rate. The source notes some concern about lack of depth (2.9 air yards/attempt, 22.2% throws to sticks) but attributes this to the Falcons' tough front four. He is recommended as a start at QB6.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Caleb Williams is ranked No. 5 in Week 7 QB rankings, indicating the source views him as a top-tier option for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 18, 2026
Caleb Williams returns from injury to start vs. the Falcons in Week 6, a game with a 52.5-point total (one of the best of the week). He is ranked as QB7 in Fantasy Life's rankings.PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Williams practiced fully all week and is officially questionable, but the source is confident he'll play Sunday. His return is an upgrade for Chicago's pass catchers. Ranked QB7 for Week 6.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Matthew Berry notes that Caleb Williams practiced in full Wednesday for Week 6, ranked QB8. Berry highlights Atlanta's weak pass defense and the Bears' big implied total as reasons to watch this spot, suggesting upside for the quarterback.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Caleb Williams listed with Week 6 projection of 16.9 fantasy points per game.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Caleb Williams is scheduled to start under center after logging full practices, returning from a two-game absence. Fantasy GMs should welcome him back with open arms, though his performance has been highly volatile: he dropped 59 points on 552 scrimmage yards against Carolina in Week 1, but failed to gain 300 total yards and mustered just three points against Minnesota in Week 2, creating uncertainty about his true ceiling and floor.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Williams is ranked No. 10 in the Week 6 QB rankings.PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026
The source notes that Caleb Williams' injury has negatively impacted the Bears passing attack through five weeks, with backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum both struggling against the Packers. Williams is expected to return this week against the Falcons, which should unlock additional downfield opportunities for Bears receivers like Rome Odunze.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
The source notes that if Caleb Williams does not return in Week 6 against the Falcons, Atlanta would be the third-favorite streaming option. The source expresses uncertainty about Williams' availability but suggests that his absence would make Atlanta a more attractive DST target.NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026
Williams had 6 attempts of 15+ air yards in Week 1 alone, but subsequent QBs (Keenum, Bagent) have combined for 9 such attempts through four weeks, indicating a shift in deep-ball distribution or offensive approach.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Caleb Williams is referenced as a source of distraction for fantasy managers evaluating the Bears' Week 2 performance, with the source noting some league members may be too focused on memes rather than actual game analysis.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
Williams is among the QBs hit with injuries early in the 2026 season, prompting the source to direct readers to waiver wire QB options.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Caleb Williams exited Week 2 due to illness and is likely to miss time; while he is the engine of the Bears offense, it is recommended to let other managers bid on him and potentially pick him up later after he has been chopped again.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Williams could suit up Monday night after a Grade 1 hamstring strain but there's a chance he doesn't play, and even if he does, his mobility could be compromised one week after the injury. The source recommends passing on him in Week 3.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Caleb Williams is set to miss extended time due to injury, which impacts the defense (DST) landscape by making his Week 3 opponent (Philadelphia) less attractive as a streaming option for defenses facing backup quarterbacks.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Williams suffered a hamstring injury, which is affecting the Bears' passing game and the fantasy outlook for receivers like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III. The source notes that Burden's 71% route participation rate must improve and Williams must return before Burden can be trusted as an every-week option.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2, contributing to the Bears' poor offensive output (3 total team points vs. Vikings). The injury creates immediate downside for his fantasy managers and raises concerns about his availability going forward.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2, with the severity unknown at the time of reporting. His absence forced backup Tyson Bagent into the game, which negatively impacted the production of Bears pass catchers Luther Burden and Colston Loveland.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Caleb Williams is projected for 17.8 fantasy points in Week 2 against Minnesota's defense, with a season PPG of 37.3 through one game; the matchup frames his high-flying offense against the Vikings' stout front seven as a key fantasy consideration.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
In Week 1, Caleb Williams missed Colston Loveland on 2 throws, including one in the end zone, which significantly impacted Loveland's fantasy output despite the tight end's elite 89% route participation.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Williams scored 37.3 fantasy points in Week 1 (269 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 65 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs), the highest score regardless of position. Despite this elite performance, he's ranked QB11 in Week 2 projections (17.3 points) while all expert rankers have him at QB8 or higher, with Kendall Valenzuela ranking him as high as QB4. The discrepancy is driven by matchup concerns: the Vikings blitzed on 55 of 67 plays in Week 1, and while Williams trailed only Lamar Jackson in EPA per play against the blitz last season, he was mediocre in two matchups vs. Minnesota last year, averaging 201.5 passing yards per game with just two total touchdowns (one passing, one rushing). Still fair to be bullish on Williams for the season despite tempering expectations for this specific matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Caleb Williams is listed in the Week 2 QB Rankings with a projection of 17.5 PPG and current PPG of 37.3.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Caleb Williams is looking like a legitimate No. 1 quarterback option for the Bears. The source notes that Williams, paired with a slew of playmakers at every position in the Bears offense, is part of an offensive environment that scored 59 points in Week 1 and is positioned to score high volumes of points throughout the 2026 season under head coach Ben Johnson's directive.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Williams is ranked No. 6 in Freedman's Week 2 QB rankings.PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026
Caleb Williams and the Bears offense scored 59 points in Week 1 against the Vikings, demonstrating the high-scoring nature of the Chicago offense. The source notes that the Bears will keep scoring and giving up points, making them a team to target on a near-weekly basis for opposing quarterbacks and pass catchers.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Williams is competing with Josh Allen for QB1 honors in Week 1, suggesting a strong early-season performance that puts him in contention for top QB scoring.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Cupps ranks Williams QB15 (-3 vs. consensus QB12) in Week 1, despite drafting him as an elite QB option. The Carolina Panthers matchup is middle-of-the-road from a DvP perspective (18th), leaving Williams with a Fantasy Life projection of 17.6 (QB12) and prediction market projection of 18.8 (QB11). Cupps notes better days will come but this opening matchup is not favorable.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Caleb Williams projects to 17.7 PPG in Week 1 against the Panthers, slightly below his season average of 18.3 PPG; the source notes uncertainty about whether the Bears' projection is too high or the Panthers' too low heading into the matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Williams is ranked No. 7 in Freedman's Week 1 QB rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Caleb Williams as QB7 in half-PPR, placing him in the second tier of quarterback rankings.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source projects Caleb Williams to smash his ADP, finishing as a top-5 QB. The source cites Ben Johnson's stated goal to score a bajillion points this year as evidence of the offensive scheme's aggressive intent, supporting the bullish projection.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Caleb Williams is projected for 17.8 PPG in 2026, slightly below his current 18.3 PPG average; the source emphasizes that weather conditions rarely materially alter quarterback performance, as QBs do not become checkdown merchants in adverse conditions and coaches maintain their offensive schemes regardless of rain, heat, or wind.NegativeMatchupAug 30, 2026
In a Chicago game with 20 mph winds, Caleb Williams' erratic play combined with weather conditions made starting receivers like Rome Odunze feel like a coin toss despite volume; the source notes that while Odunze ultimately produced (10 targets, 1 TD), the weather-impacted environment created uncertainty around the QB's performance and receiver outcomes.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Last season, only Caleb Williams and Drake Maye ranked top-seven at QB in both passing and rushing yards. Williams finished as one of just four quarterbacks with eight different games of 20-plus fantasy points. Over the past two seasons, he is one of four quarterbacks with 3,500-plus passing yards and 350-plus rush yards each year, and ranks seventh in pass attempts per game. Matthew Berry makes the case that Williams is a top-10 QB in 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Caleb Williams is ranked 70th in the top-100 player rankings with a bye week in week 10.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Caleb Williams ranked 70th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 10 (Chicago).PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
In a 10-team league draft from No. 2, Williams was landed in the ninth round; Chase. Since emphasized that 10-team leagues provide enough depth to wait at QB without panic-drafting, allowing him to secure an elite QB late while maintaining roster flexibility.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Bears QB Caleb Williams had a monster day in training camp, adding momentum to the "Year 2 in a Ben Johnson offense" narrative for Chicago's skill players. The strong performance supports optimism around the Bears' offensive environment heading into the season.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Caleb Williams in his second year in Ben Johnson's offense is positioned as a high-end option with less risk than Joe Burrow at similar ADP. The source prefers Williams over Burrow when comparing profiles and risk.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
The source identifies Caleb Williams as part of a second-tier QB group (alongside Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts) with ADPs ranging from 66-72, positioned as a value alternative to Josh Allen's QB1 ADP of 35.7; the source questions whether Allen is 'really that much more valuable' than this tier.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Williams' passing aDOT has ticked up since his rookie season, affecting the offensive distribution and creating redundancy between Luther Burden and Cole Kmet in the interior slot area, which impacts both players' fantasy upside.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Caleb Williams in Year 2 with the Bears, combined with Ben Johnson's offensive scheme and DJ Moore's absence, creates a perfect storm that could elevate Rome Odunze's fantasy profile.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Caleb Williams in Year 2 with Ben Johnson creates a favorable environment for Rome Odunze to potentially emerge as a top receiver, despite Odunze's foot injury concerns.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Caleb Williams struggled with consistent accuracy in 2025, with Pro Football Reference charting 20.7% of his passes as 'bad throws'—only Michael Penix and J.J. McCarthy were worse. He completed just 39% of his deep passes, contributing to poor catchable target rates for his receivers. However, the source expresses hope that Williams will take a massive step forward with his accuracy in 2026.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
Caleb Williams struggled with consistent accuracy in 2025; Pro Football Reference charted 20.7% of his passes as 'bad throws,' ranking only behind Michael Penix and J.J. McCarthy in inaccuracy among qualified passers.NegativeProjectionJul 23, 2026
Caleb Williams is part of Ben Johnson's explosive Bears offense featuring Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, and D'Andre Swift. The Lions-Bears Week 17 matchup could become one of the most explosive championship weekend games, with the potential to produce six or seven combined touchdowns despite weather risk at Soldier Field.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Caleb Williams' accuracy issues are cited as a factor limiting Rome Odunze's fantasy upside. Only 57% of Odunze's targets were catchable last season, partly due to Williams' accuracy problems, which constrains the receiver's production ceiling.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry has Caleb Williams ranked as QB7 and sees basically no huge gap between Williams and Bo Nix (QB15), treating them as part of the same tier. Berry is comfortable waiting for this low-end QB1 group if he misses out on the second tier after Allen, viewing QB7 through QB15 as one large tier.PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Shows a significant ADP discrepancy between ESPN (96.3) and Yahoo (72.6), a gap of nearly 24 picks; this represents a market inefficiency where Yahoo drafters are getting him at a discount compared to ESPN leagues.PositiveProjectionNo date
Caleb Williams completed just 58.1% of his passes in 2025 and needs to improve on the fundamentals, but the talent is undeniable with the Bears' improved offense under Ben Johnson.PositiveValueNo date
Caleb Williams is recommended as a keeper in the 10th round due to strong value, with upside to exceed his QB7 consensus ranking after finishing QB7 in fantasy points per game in 2025.PositiveUsageNo date
Bears QB led NFL in dropbacks with motion (370) and ranked 2nd in pass attempts with motion (337) under Ben Johnson's scheme; averaged 19.8 pass attempts per game with motion, over four more per contest than his 2024 average. Also averaged 11.1 play-action pass attempts per game (2nd) with 11 TDs on play-action (4th-most), and was more productive on play-action (0.57 fantasy points per dropback vs. 0.47 without), contributing to his three-point-per-game increase from 2024.PositiveValueNo date
Caleb Williams is mentioned as a QB being drafted later than Jaxson Dart despite Dart's higher ADP.