Caleb Williams ranks high among NFL QBs after Week 1 performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a 59-37 victory against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. He showcased his skills with 21 completions on 29 attempts for 269 yards and two passing touchdowns, along with 65 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His performance earned him a 94.8 Total QBR, placing him first among all NFL quarterbacks for the week. Williams, now in his second year under head coach Ben Johnson, demonstrated significant improvements from his rookie season, contributing to the Bears' strong start to the season.
- •Bears defeat Panthers 59-37 in Week 1
- •Williams completes 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards
- •Total QBR of 94.8 ranks him first this week
- •Bears under head coach Ben Johnson start season strong
- •Williams shows significant improvement in year two
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — All 32 NFL QBs (including Bears' Caleb Williams) ranked by Total QBR
"Here's a look at where Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams ranks among other NFL QBs in Total QBR after Week 1.
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