Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' franchise quarterback, has become a superhero in crunch time - but only when it matters most. The rest of the game is like Clark Kent for him. Williams has been the best late-game quarterback in the NFL this season, consistently delivering clutch performances that have carried his team to victory.
His ability to perform under pressure is unmatched, with a league-best 143.8 passer rating in the last five minutes of games. This is reflected in his impressive stats, including a completion percentage of 65.2%, yards per pass of 11.5, and no interceptions during this period.
However, Williams' performance has been inconsistent throughout the game, with a lower passer rating of 87.5 and a completion percentage of just 60.4% when the stakes are not as high. This raises concerns about his ability to sustain success over the entire game, rather than just relying on clutch performances in the final minutes.
The Bears' coaching staff recognizes this issue, with coach Ben Johnson acknowledging that Williams needs to be able to perform consistently throughout the game, not just when it matters most. "That's something we want to get down," Johnson said. "It's not only from my side of it; it's just everybody understanding what we can be on offense."
Williams has already shown that he can excel in high-pressure situations, but now he needs to prove that he can do so consistently throughout the game. The Bears will need to find ways to get him more involved and confident in the early stages of games, rather than relying solely on his clutch performances in the final minutes.
This season's showdown with the Vikings presents a unique challenge for Williams, as they are one of the best defensive teams in the league under coordinator Brian Flores. The pressure will be intense, but Williams has already demonstrated that he can rise to the occasion when it matters most. Now, he needs to show that he can do so consistently, and lead his team to victory throughout the game.
His ability to perform under pressure is unmatched, with a league-best 143.8 passer rating in the last five minutes of games. This is reflected in his impressive stats, including a completion percentage of 65.2%, yards per pass of 11.5, and no interceptions during this period.
However, Williams' performance has been inconsistent throughout the game, with a lower passer rating of 87.5 and a completion percentage of just 60.4% when the stakes are not as high. This raises concerns about his ability to sustain success over the entire game, rather than just relying on clutch performances in the final minutes.
The Bears' coaching staff recognizes this issue, with coach Ben Johnson acknowledging that Williams needs to be able to perform consistently throughout the game, not just when it matters most. "That's something we want to get down," Johnson said. "It's not only from my side of it; it's just everybody understanding what we can be on offense."
Williams has already shown that he can excel in high-pressure situations, but now he needs to prove that he can do so consistently throughout the game. The Bears will need to find ways to get him more involved and confident in the early stages of games, rather than relying solely on his clutch performances in the final minutes.
This season's showdown with the Vikings presents a unique challenge for Williams, as they are one of the best defensive teams in the league under coordinator Brian Flores. The pressure will be intense, but Williams has already demonstrated that he can rise to the occasion when it matters most. Now, he needs to show that he can do so consistently, and lead his team to victory throughout the game.
! his clutch performances in crunch time are insane, but its not fair to him if he's expected to be that consistent every single game 
... i mean, we get it, coach ben johnson wants him to step up his game and perform well in the early stages too 
. its a tough ask, but williams has shown us what he can do when it matters most 
. now its time for him to prove himself as an all-game quarterback 
, but if Williams can step up and lead the team in the first half, they might just have a shot at beating them 
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. I mean, who doesn't love a good comeback story? 
However, we can't just rely on the "superhero" mode to carry us through games all the time 
. Maybe some adjustments to their play calls or game plan to get him going in the early stages? 
And, of course, we need to see him perform under pressure for 60 minutes straight 
, but the thing that's got me thinking is that he can't sustain it throughout the entire game 
. It's like, one minute he's flying high 
, and then the next, he's struggling to find his footing 
.
! I'm curious to see how Williams handles the pressure 
. He's got this 
. Coach Ben Johnson is on the right track 
, so fingers crossed for the Bears! 
60.4% completion percentage in non-clutch games is still decent tho 
coach Ben Johnson is right to want Williams to perform consistently throughout the game, not just rely on his superhero mode 
I'm excited to see how this season's final games play out, esp against the Vikings 
they're one of the toughest defenses in the league! 
. His stats show that he can deliver under pressure, but at what cost? It's a bit concerning that he only manages to shine in the final minutes. I'd love to see him get more involved earlier on and build momentum throughout the game - it could be a great way for him to develop his skills even further!
and those stats are lit 
but what happens when the clock stops ticking? 
. like ben johnson said "it's not just from my side, it's everybody" but how hard can it be to coach a QB to perform consistently? 
it's like he's got two different modes or something. and yeah coach Johnson is right, it's not just about him, it's about the whole team understanding what they can bring to the table. 
. but with coach ben johnson on board and flores' defense looking tough, its gonna be a wild ride this matchup against vikings 
... on one hand, his clutch performances are insane and he's carried his team to win in crunch time. But, on the other hand, his stats when it doesn't matter as much are kinda scary 
in the last minutes. It's gonna be interesting to see how this season unfolds 
60.4% completion percentage when it don't matter? 
Coach Ben Johnson's on the right track by saying they need to get Williams more involved in games, not just relying on those clutch performances 
. But, I feel like the coaches need to work with him more to get that consistent performance 
. We need to see Williams leading his team to victory from the get-go, not just relying on those clutch performances in the final minutes 
. can't wait to see how he handles the vikings game tho