NFL Top 100 Rankings Spark Controversy Over Caleb Williams

WHO:

chicagobears.com - Caleb Williams, Bears quarterback

chicagobears.com - Ben Johnson, head coach

chicagobears.com - Ryan Poles, general manager

WHAT:

chicagobears.com - Williams led the Bears to their first division title since 2018 and first postseason win since 2010.

chicagobears.com - Williams helped the Bears rally to win seven games they trailed in the final 2:00, with six in the regular season and one in the playoffs.

chicagobears.com - Williams' 361 yards in the wild card win over the Packers were the most by a Bears quarterback in a postseason game, surpassing Mitchell Trubisky's 303 yards on Jan. 16, 2019.

chicagobears.com - Caleb Williams was voted the 51st best player in the NFL in a poll of league players.

chicagobears.com - Williams set a Bears single-season passing record with 3,942 yards.

chicagobears.com - Williams had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 27-to-7.

chicagobears.com - Williams helped the Bears win seven games in which they trailed in the final 2:00, the most by an NFL team since at least 1970.

chicagobears.com - Williams' 361 yards in the wild card win over the Packers were the most by a Bears quarterback in a postseason game.

WHERE:

chicagobears.com - Chicago, Illinois (Bears' home location)

WHEN:

chicagobears.com - The NFL Top 100 countdown is being revealed daily from 9 a.m. CT through Aug. 21, with the Top 10 players unveiled starting Aug. 24 through Sept. 4.

WHY:

chicagobears.com - Coach Ben Johnson noted that Williams improved throughout the season, particularly in his footwork and comfort with the offensive concepts.

chicagobears.com - Williams experienced a second-year improvement under head coach Ben Johnson.

HOW:

chicagobears.com - Williams displayed remarkable highlight throws and clutch performances, showcasing his pocket presence and ability to escape pressure.

chicagobears.com - Williams started every game for the second straight season, the first Bears quarterback to do so since the NFL expanded from 14 to 16 games in 1978.

Williams has led the Chicago Bears to their first division title since 2018 and their first postseason win since 2010, achieving a remarkable feat by throwing for 361 yards in the wild card victory over the Packers, which is the most by a Bears quarterback in a playoff game. Throughout the season, Coach Ben Johnson praised Williams for his improvement, especially in his footwork and understanding of the offensive concepts. Notably, Williams helped the Bears rally to win seven games in which they were trailing in the final two minutes, including six during the regular season and one in the playoffs.