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All Footballguys insights about Caleb Williams
NegativeProjectionNov 1, 2026
Caleb Williams is listed as a Captain Consideration for Week 8 Showdown contests, indicating he is in the conversation for multiplier slot selection despite the Bears' implied team total of 21.8 points against the Seahawks' -3 spread.NegativeMatchupOct 31, 2026
Williams has thrown for 300+ yards in back-to-back games since returning from hamstring injury, including 308 yards and two TDs last week against New England. However, he faces Seattle's elite defense in primetime, which leads the NFL in fewest passing yards allowed (144.4 per game) and ranks fourth in fewest points allowed (17.9 per game). Seattle has allowed only one QB to score more than 9.8 fantasy points at home, holding Drake Maye and Patrick Mahomes II (6.0 points) well below 10. Only Marcus Mariota scored 20+ points against Seattle. Williams' Footballguys projection is QB9 with 18.9 points; the source predicts he will fail to hit that QB9 finish.NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026
The source makes a bold prediction that Caleb Williams will finish outside the Top 12 QBs in Week 8, suggesting a down week ahead.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Caleb Williams is classified in the HIGH CEILING QB1 tier for Week 8, playing at Seattle on Thursday; this tier designation indicates strong upside potential with elevated ceiling for the week.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Matt Waldman projects Caleb Williams will become an elite fantasy QB based on his emerging grasp of situational football, mature game management (throwaways, check downs, acceptable sacks), and timely late-game throws. Williams is one of only three QBs to reach 50 touchdowns while throwing 15 or fewer interceptions, demonstrating discipline despite organizational challenges. Waldman compares his playmaking capacity to Josh Allen and recommends him as a premium pick and the QB to build around in dynasty leagues.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Caleb Williams moved up one spot to QB4 in Dave Kluge's rest-of-season rankings, indicating a slight positive adjustment in his fantasy outlook.PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026
Caleb Williams threw for over 300 yards for the second week in a row with two touchdowns against New England. It's reasonable to start him unless you have a compelling option, though he faces a Seahawks defense that just held Patrick Mahomes II to poor performance.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Williams enters fresh off a 300+ yard performance against Atlanta in his first start since mid-September; the source expects a balanced approach early followed by a heavier dose of the running game as the Bears protect a second-half lead. Williams has scored 90 points across the two games he has started and finished this season, both convincing wins, and dating back to last season has won 11 of his past 15 regular season starts. The source views Williams as showing signs of becoming an elite quarterback with Chicago's offense looking far more dangerous with him at the controls, and recommends pushing lineups toward Chicago in Showdown formats.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return last week against Atlanta. Luther Burden III (8-95) and Colston Loveland (6-65-1) repeatedly found space over the middle, where safety Jessie Bates III and the linebackers have been beaten in coverage. This demonstrates the Falcons' vulnerability to middle-of-field attacks.PositiveMatchupOct 22, 2026
Classified in the HIGH CEILING QB1 tier for Week 7 facing New England on Thursday, suggesting elevated scoring potential for this matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Caleb Williams showed no rust in his second start, completing 30-of-36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons. The source expects the Bears to stay in run-it-up mode going forward after getting ahead 31-7 last week, which should support offensive production. Williams' performance demonstrates the Bears offense is special for fantasy football.PositiveInjuryOct 20, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams returned from injury just in time for Week 7, addressing a significant gap in the Bears' quarterback position.PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026
Williams returned to action for the Chicago Bears, and the offense once again looks potent. His return is expected to support kicker Cairo Santos' scoring opportunities going forward.PositiveMatchupOct 20, 2026
Lineup lock in Week 7 against New England; if Chicago's offense forces the Patriots to keep throwing, Williams' appeal increases with a high game total (50.5 points) and close spread (Bears favored by 3).PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Made his case for mandatory every-week tournament exposure with a 37.3-point drubbing of the Panthers in Week 1, then struggled against Minnesota's top-rated defense in bad weather and strained his hamstring. The 2026 version of Williams may be the one seen flame-broiling the Panthers through the air and on the ground; there's a greater than zero chance he returns to form. Chicago's defense is abysmal and will struggle to contain Bijan Robinson and Drake London, which should force Williams into the type of game script that requires him to extend plays and attack downfield. Most appealing for tournaments is the low-to-mid ownership projected on Williams' stacking partners: Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, and even Kalif Raymond.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Chicago welcomes back Caleb Williams in Week 6 as the team sits 3-2 with little margin to keep pace in the tough NFC North.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Questionable after missing the last three games with a hamstring tear, but practiced in full all week; projection has him starting in Atlanta, which is good news for D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Caleb Williams is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury but is projected active for Week 6, indicating the injury is not expected to sideline the quarterback.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Caleb Williams is expected to play in Week 6 despite hamstring strain concerns. Historically, quarterbacks returning from hamstring strains average just a 5% decline in fantasy production, with only 10% performing outside their normal standard deviation. The source expects Williams to return to form in Week 6 because his essential abilities—scrambling, extending plays, and making off-balance throws—should be intact.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Williams practiced in full all week and is expected back in Week 6 against Atlanta, which should give the Bears offense significantly more life than it had in the previous week's 31-7 loss to Green Bay.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Questionable with hamstring injury but outlook is optimistic for Week 6 game against Atlanta; should be considered game-time decision.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Caleb Williams' highly anticipated return occurs this week against the Falcons. The key question is whether the Bears' offense can look as explosive as it did in Week 1 and how limited Williams will be in his return. With Chicago, practically all main players become usable options.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Caleb Williams was listed as a full participant in the Bears' Wednesday and Thursday practices after missing Sunday's loss to the Packers with a hamstring injury; he is expected to start Sunday against the Falcons with a QB6 Footballguys projection.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
Caleb Williams is on track to reclaim the starting quarterback job from Tyson Bagent after resting his hamstring. His return should elevate the level of play and production from Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Colston Loveland. Fantasy managers hoping to cash in on the potent Bears offense should be encouraged by the return of Williams.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
Caleb Williams is seeming more likely than not to return from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since Week 2; the Bears started Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent in his place.NegativeInjuryOct 14, 2026
Caleb Williams (hamstring) is projected at 65 percent to play in Week 6 DFS sims; for purposes of early projections, he is assumed to be in.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Williams rose one spot to QB7, positioning him ahead of Dak Prescott and Trevor Lawrence with more upside than both.PositiveInjuryOct 13, 2026
Reportedly close to returning from his hamstring injury; his availability would materially improve the passing game for Chicago against Atlanta, which has given up the ninth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks and sixth-most to wide receivers.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Caleb Williams is listed as trending doubtful for Week 5. Specific injury details and analysis are not provided in the available content.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Caleb Williams effectively out for Week 5 despite being listed as questionable; head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tyson Bagent will start Sunday against Green Bay. Encouraging news is Williams returned to limited practice Friday, marking important step in recovery. Potential Week 6 return against Atlanta remains on the table and aligns with the source's original projection.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Williams is listed out for Week 5, which elevates Tyson Bagent to starting quarterback for the Bears at Green Bay. The source notes that if Williams' status changes before kickoff, the Bagent leverage play disappears.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Caleb Williams listed QUESTIONABLE with hamstring but won't play Week 5 vs Green Bay; Tyson Bagent to start at QB.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Former #1 overall pick in his third season on an incredible upward trajectory; only first-round quarterbacks more efficient than Williams in their sophomore season (by era-adjusted ANY/A) were Dan Marino, Patrick Mahomes II, Carson Palmer, Peyton Manning, Joe Burrow, and Bernie Kosar. Plays for one of the best offensive minds in the league in head coach Ben Johnson. Footballguys' rest-of-season projections rank him 2nd among quarterbacks in points per game (behind Allen and very slightly ahead of Jackson). Nearly five years younger than Jackson.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Caleb Williams ranked 14th in preseason ADP among quarterbacks but ranked 6th through the first four games, then finished 7th among quarterbacks in the final thirteen games, showing early-season outperformance relative to preseason expectations.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Williams is projected out due to hamstring injury, leaving Tyson Bagent as the Bears' quarterback.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Caleb Williams is ranked QB8 in rest-of-season fantasy football rankings, up 1 spot from the previous week's rankings.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Out for Week 4; uncertainty at quarterback between Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum is a big part of why the simulation is much lower than the field on Chicago's offense.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Caleb Williams is ruled out for Week 4 with a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Caleb Williams is ruled out with a hamstring injury for the Bears-Jets game; Tyson Bagent is expected to start at QB over Case Keenum.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
Chicago's Caleb Williams still isn't practicing because of his hamstring injury, shifting focus to Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent; Williams hasn't officially been ruled out, but the Bears' Week 4 preparations appear focused on Keenum and Bagent.NegativeInjuryOct 1, 2026
Caleb Williams is dealing with an injury that will sideline him for a couple of weeks, creating a need for contenders to find bridge starters in Superflex leagues.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Williams is expected to return to health, at which point the Bears offense is expected to click with their top pass-catchers like Rome Odunze.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Caleb Williams finished 2025 as QB5 with 316.2 fantasy points (18.6 FP/G) across 17 games. Through three weeks of 2026, he ranks third in rushing yards among all QBs with 107 yards and 2 TDs, positioning him as a dual-threat contributor; hitting multiple benchmark categories (4,000 passing yards, 400 rushing yards, 25 passing TDs, 3+ rushing TDs) is required for sustained Top 10 finishes.NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026
Out for Week 4. With Caleb Williams out, the Bears are split between Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent until a starter is named, creating uncertainty in Chicago's offense.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Williams is ranked QB9 in rest-of-season rankings and has moved down one spot from last week.NegativeInjurySep 26, 2026
Caleb Williams is ruled out for Week 3 with a hamstring injury and should be removed from all fantasy lineups.NegativeInjurySep 26, 2026
Caleb Williams is OUT with a hamstring injury heading into Week 3.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Caleb Williams was injured in Week 2, one of three major fantasy-relevant QBs to go down, forcing managers to seek replacement options.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
Jeff Haseley notes that Caleb Williams has a hamstring strain but isn't expected to sit on the shelf for a month; once Williams is cleared, Tyson Bagent will probably go right back to holding a clipboard. Matt Waldman emphasizes that Williams has one of the lowest interception rates among young starters in league history and posted top-five numbers in his first year learning Ben Johnson's offense.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
Bears QB suffered a hamstring injury against the Vikings with Week 3 availability in serious doubt. Neither Williams nor backup Tyson Bagent (in concussion protocol) practiced Thursday. Case Keenum is preparing to start against the Eagles on Monday night.PositiveInjurySep 23, 2026
Caleb Williams' injury is projected as a short absence after initial dread, contrasting with Jayden Daniels' more serious elbow injury.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
Caleb Williams is set to miss time starting in Week 3 of the 2026 season; the source identifies this as part of a significant quarterback injury wave affecting dynasty team rosters and creating dual-benefit opportunities for teams with healthy backup quarterbacks.NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026
Social media commentary has focused on Caleb Williams' emotional displays and demeanor during games, with some critics questioning his mental toughness; however, observers note that raw emotion during competition stems from uncertainty and the intense physical and mental preparation required at the professional level, not weakness or lack of commitment.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Williams appears to have dodged the worst-case scenario after his injury scare, but the team hasn't officially ruled him out for Week 3's Monday Night Football matchup. Ben Johnson said he's week-to-week. If Williams is active, he's a plug-and-play QB1, but the possibility that he misses a game or two pushes him down in the rest-of-season rankings to QB8 (-5).NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Williams suffered a Grade I hamstring strain late in Week 2 against the Vikings; his reaction initially sparked fears of a serious injury. However, the source notes that Grade I hamstring strains typically result in 0-1 games missed for most QBs in 70% of cases, suggesting he may avoid extended time despite the soft tissue injury requiring recovery time.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Hamstring strain suffered late in Week 2 loss to Minnesota; initially appeared severe with inability to put weight on right leg and required assistance off field. MRI results were positive per Tom Pelissero, avoiding major injury. However, historical data (2017-2025) shows 70% of QBs with hamstring strains missed at least one game, with Grade I strains averaging 0-1 games missed and Grade II strains closer to 4 weeks. Given Williams needs to load and push off right leg for throwing mechanics, the source projects a two-week absence (Week 5 return) but does not rule out Grade II strain requiring IR placement.NegativeValueSep 19, 2026
Priced exactly right at about 6 percent in the Bears' game against Minnesota. Chicago's implied total against a good Minnesota defense is the number that jumps off the page for the second straight week.NegativeBustSep 17, 2026
Williams authored a four-touchdown outburst in a 59-37 win over Carolina, but the source notes that such production in a 59-point outing usually reflects game script and opponent defense quality rather than true quarterback level; Chicago is not expected to be part of many games like that this season, suggesting regression ahead.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Williams authored a four-touchdown outburst in a 59-37 win over Carolina in Week 1. When a quarterback puts up that kind of number in a 59-point outing, it usually says more about the game script and the defense involved than about his true level. Williams was excellent, but Chicago will not be part of many games like that this season.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Caleb Williams is placed in the HIGH CEILING QB1 tier for Week 2 against Minnesota, indicating strong upside potential in this matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Williams is cited as having demonstrated chemistry with Kalif Raymond, and the source expresses strong conviction in the Bears offense under Ben Johnson's play-calling. The source states: "I'll put as many chips on Ben Johnson as I can until it is proven unwise," suggesting confidence in Williams' ability to sustain the top-3 offensive environment.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Williams is not too far behind the top three quarterbacks by optimal share despite facing a tough Minnesota defense. Chicago's 27.0 implied total is an eye-opening number, and Ben Johnson talked before the season about wanting to break the all-time NFL scoring record.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
In Week 1, Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes with 2 throwaways; the source estimates 2-3 of his missed passes were intended for Colston Loveland, indicating some early accuracy or timing issues with his primary target.PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026
Williams went 21-for-29 in Week 1 with two throwaways, demonstrating efficient passing. Waldman believes 2-3 of his missed passes were intended for Colston Loveland, suggesting room for improvement in the Bears' passing game.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
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.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Caleb Williams posted 269 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 65 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns in Week 1, becoming the 5th Bears quarterback to record 2+ passing and 2+ rushing touchdowns; Justin Fields (2022), Jim McMahon (1985), Larry Rakestraw (1967), and Bernie Masterson (1936) are the others.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Caleb Williams is placed in the HIGH CEILING QB1 tier for Week 1 at Carolina, indicating elite upside for the week.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Williams finished as QB5 in 2025, validating the bold prediction of top-6 fantasy QB performance. Waldman now projects Williams for 4,352 yards and 33 scores with 5 INTs and a 62.1% accuracy rate in 2026—solid improvements from his rookie year. This aligns with Jared Goff's steady statistical gains from his rookie year through Year Three in the Ben Johnson offense. Waldman sees a ceiling where Williams hits on all cylinders while Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III make big jumps, potentially giving the Bears two fantasy WR1s in an offense designed to be multiple and the hardest unit to stop in the NFL.NegativeBustSep 7, 2026
Named to the All-Overrated 2nd Team by industry experts; currently drafted at ADP 81 as QB7, indicating expert consensus views his draft positioning as inflated relative to 2026 expectations.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Caleb Williams received 7 votes from industry experts as the most overrated quarterback in drafts, tied for the most votes in the poll. Voters included Marcus Mosher, Pat Daugherty, Jared Smola, Matt Schauf, Heath Cummings, Jake Ciely, and Eric Balkman.NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026
Caleb Williams projects for 371.8 fantasy points with a contest cap price of $20, yielding an ROI of 18.6 FPs/$ and ranking 21st in quarterback ROI as of September 2nd projections.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Williams received 2 votes (4% of 45 experts polled) as the most underrated quarterback heading into the 2026 season with Chicago; voters included Josh Larky and Dwain McFarland.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Caleb Williams dropped from QB6 to QB7 in positional rank with an ADP decline of 3.2 points from 70.6 to 73.8 between April and August, indicating slight market pullback on the top-tier quarterback.NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026
Williams is mentioned as a top-10 QB who did not have a quality second option in the passing game last year with at least fantasy WR2 or TE1 value. If Williams gets injured, Tyson Bagent could step in as the Bears' starter in an elite offense.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Highlights and inconsistent play have mirrored his 2025 season, but Ben Johnson remains steadfast in the young quarterback's development for Chicago.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Meng Song notes that Jonathan Brooks' ADP is pushing him up past strong QB1 options like Caleb Williams, suggesting that Brooks is being overvalued relative to elite quarterback options.PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026
Bloom lists Caleb Williams among the top 3 ceiling targets at QB, indicating he has the highest upside potential among quarterbacks in the 2026 draft.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Caleb Williams has fallen 15 spots in FBG OC ADP, dropping from rank 80 to 95 (QB5); the source notes that this time of year, it is common for quarterbacks to drop as fantasy drafters become more willing to pull up skill players instead of settling for quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
QB7 ranked; has enough moxie as a rusher to pad his floor; second year in Ben Johnson's offense could help him with the layups that will elevate his ceiling, suggesting improved efficiency and scoring upside.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
Maurile Tremblay notes that the Madden cover, MVP odds, and seven fourth-quarter comebacks have built a reputation that Caleb Williams' production hasn't caught up to. Williams completed just 58 percent of his passes last season, sat in the bottom half of the league in passer rating, and was roughly average in efficiency per dropback, with a good chunk of his box-score value coming from late-game desperation drives. The stated mandate for Williams in 2026 is to stop playing hero ball and take the checkdown more often, which will subdue his fantasy production.