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MLB·ANALYSIS·September 17, 2026 04:26 AM ET

Caleb Williams draws Pete Crow-Armstrong comp

He opened the season with four total touchdowns.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Williams picked up a Pete Crow-Armstrong comparison Thursday, linking his early NFL spotlight to one of Chicago's loudest baseball storylines.

Why it matters: It lands after Williams opened the season with four total touchdowns, so even a light crossover nod carries extra weight right now. That kind of citywide attention can turn quickly into weekly expectations for a young quarterback.

By the numbers: Williams opened the season with four total touchdowns. PFF gave him a 62.5 overall grade and ranked him 20th among quarterbacks for Week 1, according to Nick Wright's citation of the service.

What to watch: His next outing will show whether the early production keeps pace with the noise building around him.

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