In a breakout performance, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to a convincing 36-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Williams’ impressive display was highlighted by his connection with wide receiver DJ Moore, who hauled in two touchdown passes and racked up 105 yards on five catches.
The Bears’ offense, which had been struggling to find its rhythm, finally clicked into gear as Williams completed 20 of 29 passes for 309 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. His 126.2 passer rating was the highest by a Bears rookie in a single game since at least the 1970 merger.
Williams’ ability to manipulate the Panthers’ secondary was on full display, particularly on a 30-yard touchdown pass to Moore in the second quarter. The rookie quarterback’s quick thinking and precision passing allowed him to exploit the defense and find his target with ease.
Moore, who had been vocal about his frustrations with the offense earlier in the season, was thrilled with the breakthrough performance. “It’s amazing,” he said. “What’s this, Week 5? Took five weeks to get the down-the-field pass game going. When it hits, it hits, and it was good today.”
Williams’ growth and development were evident throughout the game, as he demonstrated improved accuracy on deep passes and showed poise under pressure. He was 4-for-4 on passes of at least 15 air yards, a significant improvement from his previous performances.
The Bears’ offense, which had been stagnant in recent weeks, finally found its groove as Williams distributed the ball effectively to his receivers. Running back D’Andre Swift also had a strong game, racking up 120 total yards and a goal-line touchdown.
Coach Matt Eberflus praised Williams’ performance, saying, “That’s good quarterbacking. It’s finding the completions, taking the shots down the field. We wanted to get our receivers involved today and we did that.”
As the Bears look to build on their momentum, Williams’ continued growth and development will be key to their success. With his confidence and chemistry with his receivers growing, the rookie quarterback is poised to lead the Bears to even greater heights.
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