Caleb Williams posts highest completion percentage in key Bears win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:03 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and one touchdown in a win over the Atlanta Falcons on October 20, 2026. The performance marked Williams' highest career completion percentage at 83.3%, elevating his season average to 72.5%, which leads the NFL. Bears head coach Ben Johnson emphasized the need for Williams to replicate such efficiency as the team prepares for a demanding stretch, beginning with a Thursday night game against the New England Patriots. Williams noted his progress in confidence and trust in teammates as crucial to his performance. The Bears have a series of primetime games ahead, intensifying their need for consistent gameplay.
- •Williams started 12-for-12 passing against Atlanta.
- •Bears face the Patriots on Thursday night.
- •Williams did not throw an interception with a clean pocket.
- •Team prepares for three consecutive primetime games.
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams just played his most efficient game. Will it carry over a crucial stretch?
"Ben Johnson just kept calling plays. The Chicago Bears coach didn’t know his quarterback started 12-for-12 passing in Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons. All Johnson knew was that things were clicking on the first two drives. “You’re doing what you feel like is going to help your guys out, but when I reflect back, it’s not a surprise,” Johnson said after the game. Williams finished ...
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