Caleb Williams tops NFL in precision passing entering Patriots matchup

Bears QB also ranks third in Total QBR and CPOE

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

1st Precision Passing % 3rd Total QBR 3rd Comp% over expected He has taken his game to another level. Via @LRiddickESPN on X

What happened: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads the NFL in precision passing percentage entering Thursday night's matchup against the New England Patriots, per ESPN's Louis Riddick. Williams also ranks third league-wide in both Total QBR and completion percentage over expected during the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: The accuracy leap marks a significant progression for the 2024 No. 1 overall pick out of USC after he completed 330 of 568 passes across 17 starts in 2025, per ESPN. Elite ball placement and efficiency give Chicago a steadier offensive ceiling as it faces a New England roster pushing for a Super Bowl repeat.

By the numbers: Williams ranks 1st in precision passing percentage, 3rd in Total QBR, and 3rd in completion percentage over expected in 2026, per Riddick, following a 2025 season in which he totaled 3,942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions over 17 games, per ESPN.

What to watch: The Bears host the Patriots on Thursday night at Soldier Field.

Sources

@LRiddickESPN 2026-10-22T17:19:11.031999+00:00

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