Caleb Williams predicted to win MVP in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
ESPN's Matt Bowen predicts that Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will win the NFL MVP award in the upcoming 2026 season. This follows a productive 2025 season for the Bears, where they won the NFC North and saw Williams perform strongly in his second year. Bowen notes that Williams has the potential for growth, especially with another offseason under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. During his second season, Williams threw for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, improving significantly from his rookie year. With continued development, Williams could emerge as a top candidate for MVP in 2026.
- •Bowen predicts Williams will win NFL MVP for the 2026 season.
- •Williams had 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns in 2025.
- •Bears won the NFC North for the first time in years.
- •Williams took just 24 sacks, a significant improvement.
- •Continued development with Johnson could enhance Williams' performance.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams gets bold prediction from ESPN that Bears fans would love to see come true
"This would be an incredible outcome for the 2026 NFL season for the Bears.
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