Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears’ promising quarterback, has gained attention in the NFL since his rookie debut in 2024. As the NFC Divisional Playoffs get closer, fans are starting to doubt his readiness.
This Sunday, he faces the Rams at Soldier Field in a critical matchup against veteran Matthew Stafford. The game will test whether Williams is prepared for the pressure, especially after a season where his late-game comebacks became a hallmark of his play.
Caleb Williams wrapped up the 2025 regular season by setting several Chicago Bears franchise records, notably becoming the all-time leader in passing yards with 3,942.
He recorded 27 passing touchdowns, the highest by a Bears quarterback in a decade, but fell short of Erik Kramer’s 1995 record of 29. With 388 rushing yards, he has often been compared to top mobile quarterbacks like Michael Vick.
This performance is similar to Josh Allen’s breakout year in 2019. However, during his playoff debut, Chicago won a tight 31-27 Wild Card game against Green Bay.
In that game, Williams threw for 361 yards, but he also had two interceptions and a 50% completion rate, highlighting some issues in his play. Despite being down 21-3 at halftime, Chicago pulled off their seventh comeback win of the season.
Critics point to Williams’ inconsistency against strong defenses as a concern. A win could boost his status like Mahomes and set the Bears up for long-term success under coach Ben Johnson.
"When are we going to stop doubting Caleb Williams?"@Realrclark25 weighs in on Caleb Williams ahead of his crucial game against the Rams ✍️ pic.twitter.com/wgR4UVGXvV
— First Take (@FirstTake) January 16, 2026
However, with Stafford holding a 1-9 record in sub-30-degree games and cold Chicago weather expected, his experience might be tested by Williams.
This matchup is crucial for Caleb Williams to prove he can perform consistently and move past the “comeback kid” label, rather than succumb to a sophomore slump after his early-season struggles.
How NFL fans feel about the doubts on Caleb Williams
Social media erupted with skepticism toward the Bears QB‘s readiness.
Doubting his resume, one fan quipped, “He’s won ONE playoff game. Calm down.”
Blaming early deficits, a second fan blasted, “He’s a big reason in why they are down all game and have to come back in the 4th…”
Questioning future wins, a third fan yawned, “When he beats the Lions.”
Mocking media support, a fourth fan sneered, “You know you’ve got the wrong opinion if you agree with Ryan Clark.”
Accusing hype overload, a fifth fan sniped, “Never. That’s why it’s called ‘grifting'”
The Bears are pursuing glory, but opinions on Caleb Williams are divided, with some seeing him as a savior and others as an overhyped prospect. Sunday’s game could either prove the skeptics wrong or fuel their criticisms.
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