Rookie Caleb Williams had his best day as a pro on Sunday against the Panthers. Here's how it happened — and why the rise should continue.
Editor's note: This is the fifth installment of a season-long series on a breakout star from the past week of NFL action. The Week 5 winner: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams Winds played a factor in Sunday's game between the Bears and Panthers in Chicago. They were so strong that Caleb Williams described them as 'weird.' Welcome to the Windy City.
4% of his passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns with no giveaways or turnover-worthy plays vs. the blitz. 'With Caleb growing and the pains that he went through already, you can see that he's already learned and caught up to speed in the NFL,' receiver DJ Moore said. Why Williams was successful in Week 5 His growing connection with Moore, for one. The tandem connected for a pair of explosive pass plays — touchdowns of 30 and 34 yards in the first half.
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