2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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3541
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20
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6
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489
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams did not live up to the lofty expectations that came with being the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft. But considering the headwind he faced, it’s perhaps a positive he finished QB16 in fantasy. Williams was sacked 68 times (the most since David Carr in 2005), and though he held the ball too long at times and ran into sacks other times, the Bears offensive line was a shambles all season. What’s more, Keenan Allen looked old, fellow rookie Rome Odunze was inconsistent at best, and the gameplan was so poor that offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired midseason. Williams was extremely inefficient -- 7.9-yard average target depth (16th) but only a 6.3 YPA (33rd) thanks to a 67.3 percent on-target rate (34th) -- and was one of the league’s worst deep-ball passers too, with a 23.5 completion percentage on 20-plus yard attempts (and five INTs). Avoiding interceptions, especially on shorter throws, was one of his few strong points. After throwing four picks in the first three weeks, he went the rest of the season with just two. The Bears devoted their offseason to helping Williams, first by hiring Lions offensive guru Ben Johnson as head coach. The team then remade the O-Line by trading for All-Pro LG Joe Thuney and RG Jonah Jackson, signing top free-agent center Drew Dalman and drafting 6-8 RT Ozzy Trapilo in the second round. The Bears also drafted TE Colston Loveland 10th overall and WR Luther Burden 39th overall, giving them a deep group of playmakers with the rookies joining Odunze, WR DJ Moore and TE Cole Kmet. Now it’s up to Williams to do his part. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $39.49 million contract with the Bears in July of 2024.
Preseason opener reps TBD
Bears coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday it's still "to be determined" whether Williams and the rest of the starting unit will suit up for Sunday's preseason opener against the Dolphins, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Johnson said any playing time for Williams and the starting offense won't be determined until he's had a chance to discuss plans with Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, so it sounds like Chicago's first-team units won't risk much action unless getting a chance to hone their skills against the Dolphins' starters. As Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic notes, Williams has had an up-and-down training camp to date, with Johnson saying that the first-team offense was "sloppier than we were hoping we would be at this point" during Sunday's open practice scrimmage. It's worth noting, though, that Williams is going through a particularly challenging offseason, which has included rehab from January wrist surgery, learning a new offensive system, and building chemistry with both a revamped offensive line and a pair of significant rookie pass-catchers in TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden. Growing pains are to be expected, but it will inspire confidence in fantasy managers anticipating a Year 2 breakout if Williams manages to look comfortable whenever he does take the field for preseason action.
Johnson said any playing time for Williams and the starting offense won't be determined until he's had a chance to discuss plans with Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, so it sounds like Chicago's first-team units won't risk much action unless getting a chance to hone their skills against the Dolphins' starters. As Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic notes, Williams has had an up-and-down training camp to date, with Johnson saying that the first-team offense was "sloppier than we were hoping we would be at this point" during Sunday's open practice scrimmage. It's worth noting, though, that Williams is going through a particularly challenging offseason, which has included rehab from January wrist surgery, learning a new offensive system, and building chemistry with both a revamped offensive line and a pair of significant rookie pass-catchers in TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden. Growing pains are to be expected, but it will inspire confidence in fantasy managers anticipating a Year 2 breakout if Williams manages to look comfortable whenever he does take the field for preseason action.
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6' 1"Weight
215 lbsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft, Williams heads to the Bears as the franchise quarterback. The same was expected of Justin Fields three years ago, but Fields, who was traded to Pittsburgh in March, never had the talent with which the Bears have surrounded Williams. Eight picks after Williams, the Bears drafted Rome Odunze, a 6-3 wideout with 4.45 speed. He joins holdover DJ Moore and trade acquisition Keenan Allen, giving the Bears one of the league’s better WR rooms. The Bears also signed D’Andre Swift, a good pass catcher out of the backfield, and return TE Cole Kmet, who had 11 red-zone TD receptions the last two seasons (second among TEs to Travis Kelce). New offensive coordinator Shane Waldron didn’t exactly turn heads as Seattle’s OC the last few years, but it should go better than what the Bears had last season. At 6-1, 215, Williams can torch defenses from the pocket with his elite arm and also has the mobility to make plays outside the pocket, throwing with nearly as much accuracy and velocity on the move. If Williams has a fault, it’s that he sometimes holds the ball too long in hopes of a big play, thereby inviting trouble. Even then, though, his scrambling ability adds to his fantasy upside. Chicago is the only franchise without a 4,000-yard passer in its history. Williams should finally change that.
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Participates in OTAs
Williams (wrist) has been participating in the Bears' ongoing organized team activities, Alyssa Barbieri of USA Today reports.
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Undergoes minor offseason procedure
Williams, who was spotted Saturday with a cast on his right wrist while attending a USC-Wisconsin men's basketball game, underwent a minor offseason elective procedure to remove a cyst, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports.
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Helps snap losing streak in finale
Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 148 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed three times for 10 yards in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also fumbled once but recovered.
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Expected to start in Week 18
Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown said Monday that Williams will play in Sunday's Week 18 game against Green Bay, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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Middling numbers in Week 17 loss
Williams completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and rushed five times for 37 yards in the Bears' 6-3 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night. He also fumbled once but recovered and pounced on a second loose ball.
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Lofty goals entering 2025
Williams wants to complete 70 percent of his passes in 2025, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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Williams had an underwhelming rookie season relative to expectations, but he is optimistic entering 2025 due to a remade coaching staff and offensive line. While a 70 percent completion rate is lofty, five quarterbacks managed to hit that mark in 2024, led by Tua Tagovailoa at 72.9 percent. Williams also noted that he hopes to become the first 4,000-yard passer in Bears history.
Williams had an underwhelming rookie season relative to expectations, but he is optimistic entering 2025 due to a remade coaching staff and offensive line. While a 70 percent completion rate is lofty, five quarterbacks managed to hit that mark in 2024, led by Tua Tagovailoa at 72.9 percent. Williams also noted that he hopes to become the first 4,000-yard passer in Bears history.