Caleb Williams’ Surprising Completion Rate and Bears’ Unbeaten Streak
When examining Caleb Williams’ completion rate of just 59.2% this season, one can’t help but wonder how the Chicago Bears have managed to maintain an impressive 7-0 record. On Sunday, Williams showcased a mix of brilliance and frustration, missing several opportunities that could have turned chunk plays into significant gains. It’s important to note that he has faced his share of challenges, including a number of dropped passes from his receiving corps this year.
Despite the missed connections, Williams still managed a notable performance, throwing for 239 yards and three touchdowns. However, the question lingers: what accounts for the Bears’ success despite their quarterback’s inconsistency? A striking statistic from Kevin Fishbain sheds light on this anomaly. He pointed out that Williams has completed fewer than 60% of his passes in all seven games this season, yet the Bears remain undefeated.
In stark contrast, other teams have struggled significantly when their quarterbacks fail to reach that completion threshold. Fishbain highlighted that teams with quarterbacks completing under 60% of their passes, with a minimum of 20 attempts, have posted a dismal record of 26-58 this season. This statistic underscores the Bears’ remarkable resilience and ability to win, even when their star quarterback is not at his most accurate.
As Caleb Williams continues to shake off inconsistencies in his game, the Bears find themselves defying expectations and riding high in the standings.
