Tom Brady supports Caleb Williams' MVP campaign following strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Tom Brady endorsed Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams for MVP following his standout performance in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns, and he rushed for 65 yards and two more scores. The Bears scored 59 points in the game, prompting Brady to include them as the second-best team in his power rankings and declare the MVP campaign for Williams officially underway. Analysts are beginning to take note of Williams’ potential, but he will need to maintain consistency as the season progresses.
- •Bears scored 59 points against the Panthers in Week 1.
- •Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 269 yards.
- •Williams added 65 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- •Tom Brady placed the Bears second in his power rankings.
- •Brady declared an official start to the Williams MVP campaign.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady: It's time to begin Bears QB Caleb Williams' MVP campaign
"Former Super Bowl legend Tom Brady proclaimed it's time to begin the MVP campaign for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
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