Caleb Williams, Bears Keep Rolling With Statement Win Over Eagles
Drake Maye isn’t the only rookie quarterback making waves this season. Caleb Williams just added another signature win to his resume - and this one came against the defending champs.
The Chicago Bears marched into Philadelphia and left with a gritty 24-15 victory over the Eagles on Friday night, extending their win streak to five games and improving to 9-3 on the year. That puts them atop a crowded NFC North, and suddenly, a team that finished 5-12 just a season ago is looking like a legitimate playoff threat.
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, didn’t light up the stat sheet, but he didn’t need to. His command of the offense, poise under pressure, and ability to make timely plays were more than enough to outduel a veteran Eagles squad. After the win, Williams took to Instagram to share a few celebratory photos - one of which included a screenshot showing several ESPN analysts picking against Chicago.
Drake Maye, who’s been turning heads in New England with his own breakout sophomore campaign, chimed in with a quick comment: “That dude.” Williams responded in kind, replying, “Dats u my guy.” It was a brief, but telling, exchange between two members of the 2024 quarterback class who are quickly becoming faces of the league’s next generation.
While Maye has pushed his way into MVP conversations, Williams is still flying a bit under the radar statistically. His quarterback rating sits at 88.2, with 6.9 yards per attempt - solid, but not gaudy.
Still, the Bears' resurgence isn't about eye-popping numbers. It’s about culture shift, execution, and a first-year head coach in Ben Johnson who’s unlocked a new gear in this offense.
A year ago, Chicago ranked near the bottom of the league in total offense. Now?
They’ve climbed to sixth, thanks in large part to Williams’ steady development and Johnson’s creative play-calling. The Bears aren’t just winning - they’re controlling games, dictating tempo, and showing the kind of resilience that playoff teams are built on.
Of course, questions still linger. Some fans may still wonder whether the Bears made the right call with the No. 1 pick.
Jayden Daniels and Maye have both had strong campaigns, and in a class this loaded, second-guessing is inevitable. But right now, Williams is delivering wins - and that’s the bottom line.
Both Williams and Maye are leading last-place teams from a year ago into serious contention, each under a new head coach, each with something to prove. Maye will try to keep his own streak alive when the Patriots take on the Giants on “Monday Night Football,” while Williams and the Bears continue to build momentum - and maybe something more - in a season that’s quickly becoming one to remember in Chicago.