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Caleb Williams ranks among top NFL quarterbacks after breakout season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Caleb Williams ranks among top NFL quarterbacks after breakout season
Summary

Caleb Williams, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, is ranked seventh in a recent assessment of the top 20 quarterbacks in the NFL. Entering his third season after being the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Williams has two playoff appearances and one victory. He set a franchise record with 3,942 passing yards in a season and has a solid record against the Green Bay Packers. Analysts encourage further development under head coach Ben Johnson to elevate the Bears' standing as potential Super Bowl contenders. Key for Williams is to build upon his current success to aspire for higher rankings among elite quarterbacks.

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  • •Caleb Williams ranked seventh among NFL quarterbacks entering 2026 season.
  • •He set a franchise passing record with 3,942 yards.
  • •Williams has two playoff game appearances and one win.
  • •He has defeated the Green Bay Packers three times in five meetings.
  • •The Bears aim to be serious Super Bowl contenders this season.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Bears' Caleb Williams among Top 20 quarterbacks in NFL
What they're saying
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The Chicago Bears have a rising star in Caleb Williams, but where does he rank against the best quarterbacks in the NFL?

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