Caleb Williams needs 298 yards per game for Bears' first 4,000-yard season

He finished with 3,942 passing yards in 17 games in 2025.

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Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards in Week 7 In order to become the Bears' first 4,000+ yard passer He will need to av Via @PFF on X

What happened: Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards in Week 7 as the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24. Per PFF, the quarterback must average 298 passing yards per game through the rest of the 2026 regular season to reach 4,000 yards.

Why it matters: Chicago has never had a 4,000-yard passer in The elevated per-game pace reflects the ground Williams has to make up after returning as Chicago's starter following a hamstring absence. Thursday's win pushed the Bears to 4-2 and the No. 6 seed.

By the numbers: Kicker Cairo Santos led Thursday's 30-24 win over New England with 12 points, while Andy Borregales scored 6.

What to watch: The 4-2 Bears carry a one-game winning streak into Week 8 as Williams works to sustain the 298-yard weekly pace.

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@PFF 2026-10-23T03:51:15.923555+00:00

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