Caleb Williams completes 72.4 percent of passes in Week 1

Chicago generated 59 points in the dominant performance.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Caleb Williams completed 72.4 percent of his passes in Week 1 which was 11.4 percent over expected 👀 @EpKap breaks down Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Caleb Williams completed 72.4 percent of his passes in Week 1. The efficiency was 11.4 percent over expected during a 59-point performance for the Chicago Bears.

Why it matters: The metrics highlight a strong start for the Chicago quarterback. The production helped establish an early rhythm for the offense.

What to watch: The Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings, with the score currently 0-0.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-09-20T15:45:12.468472+00:00

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