Is Caleb Williams Still Feeling the Pressure (Literally and Figuratively)?

The Chicago Bears were one of the worst teams last year in protecting their quarterback. More importantly, it was their rookie quarterback. Whenever fans see their quarterback being sacked consecutively, and more than 50 times in the 2024 season, it gives flashbacks to a certain quarterback named Andrew Luck and his early retirement due to his injury and lack of protection.

But this offseason, General Manager Ryan Poles invested in the offensive line, grabbing Drew Dalman and trading for Joe Thuney. However, even with the added help this offseason, the Bears are still making Williams' life difficult. He has an 11.90% scramble rate, which is the third-highest in the league, and a 7.14% sack rate. The Bears are currently sitting at a -0.12 EPA, sitting at 28th in the league. Meanwhile, Williams' play isn’t the worst in the league. He has a 61.76% completion percentage and 444 passing yards through Weeks 1 and 2 of the 2025 season. He also only has one interception that he threw in Week 2 against the Lions.

The first two games brought together a plethora of good and bad. Obviously, the defense will need a whole other article, as it allowed over 25 points in both games and 51 points in game two against the Lions. However, the offense, especially in Week 1, stalled out in the second half. Both sacks that Williams took were in the fourth quarter in a drive that could have tied or even put away the game. 

So, through two weeks, it’s hard to tell who is at fault, whether it’s the new and “improved” offensive line, Caleb Williams, or the whole Bears offense as a whole.

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