Caleb Williams looks to improve in second NFL season with Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Caleb Williams aims to build on a strong sophomore season with the Chicago Bears in 2026. He helped the team achieve 12 wins and a playoff appearance after a tough rookie year. Williams' fantasy football performance showed improvement, averaging 18.7 points per game, though some statistical aspects lagged behind. With new offensive support and coaching under Ben Johnson, expectations remain high for his growth as a quarterback in this upcoming season.
- •Williams led the Bears to 12 victories in 2025.
- •His fantasy points per game increased from 15.0 to 18.7.
- •He completed 58.1% of his passes last season.
- •Williams had a low touchdown rate as a rookie but improved significantly.
- •He faces competition from other mid-to-late QB1s in fantasy drafts.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams Fantasy Outlook 2026: Bears QB Looks To Take Another Step Forward In His Second Season With Ben Johnson
"Expectations are always high for No. 1 overall picks.
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