“This Is Exactly Why They Drafted Caleb Williams” — Bears Fans Go Wild as the QB Makes NFL History in a Dominant 31–3 Rout of the Browns

CHICAGO – If Sunday felt different at Soldier Field, that’s because it was.

Not just another win.
Not just another “promise for the future” game.

This was the afternoon Caleb Williams stopped looking like a talented young quarterback and started looking like the guy.

Behind a dominant 31–3 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Bears:

• Hit 10 wins for the first time since 2018

• Stayed firmly in the NFC playoff picture

• And watched their franchise QB literally rewrite NFL history in front of a roaring home crowd.

From Rookie Frustration to Year 2 Ascension

Last season, the story was different.

Yes, the raw numbers were solid:
3,541 yards, 20 TD, 6 INT as a rookie.
But the record was not: 5–12.

For a fanbase told all offseason that Chicago had “won free agency” and “won the draft,” 5–12 didn’t feel like winning anything.

Then came the reset.

Matt Eberflus out.
Ben Johnson in.

The former Lions offensive coordinator arrived in Chicago with the reputation as one of the NFL’s sharpest offensive minds — and from Day 1, it’s been obvious his system and his brain are built to maximize Caleb Williams.

Year 2 Caleb + Ben Johnson’s scheme is a very different animal.

Caleb Williams Just Made NFL History

Against the Browns, Williams didn’t just “manage the game.”
He controlled it.

• 17-of-28 passing

• 242 yards

• 2 touchdowns

• 0 interceptions

• 112.5 passer rating

Efficient. Explosive when needed. In command from the first drive.

And in the middle of that, he slipped his name straight into the record books:

Caleb Williams now holds the NFL record for fewest interceptions in a quarterback’s first 1,000 pass attempts — just 12.

Six picks last year.Six picks this year.

That’s it.

On top of that, Sunday marked his 28th straight game without throwing multiple interceptions — the longest active streak in the league.

Accuracy and ball security were strengths at USC; they’re now defining traits in Chicago. This isn’t an accident. This is who he is.

Ben Johnson’s Blueprint Is Working

You don’t put up 10 wins and a 31–3 demolition of a Cleveland team without a plan.

Ben Johnson has:

• Simplified reads early in games, then layered in more complex concepts as defenses adjust.

• Leaned into Williams’ mobility without turning every snap into backyard football.

• Built calls around DJ Moore as a true WR1, while keeping the run game relevant enough to keep defenses honest.

It shows.

The Bears aren’t asking Caleb to be a hero on every snap.
They’re asking him to be efficient, decisive, and ruthless when the opening is there.

On Sunday, that’s exactly what he was.

The NFC Picture: Bears Are Very Much in This

Zoom out, and the bigger picture looks even better for Chicago:

• After an 0–2 start, the Bears have now won 10 of their last 12.

• Their only two losses in that stretch?

  • The Green Bay Packers

  • The Baltimore Ravens
    Both teams expected to be in the thick of the playoff chase.

This isn’t a soft 10–4.

This is a 10–4 that came through real opponents, real adversity, and real pressure.

And it’s not over.

Chicago still has:

• A rematch with the Packers

• A heavyweight clash with the 49ers (10–4)

• A divisional test against the Lions (8–5)

If you want the No. 1 seed?
That’s exactly the kind of schedule you need — chances to take it on the field instead of begging for help from the scoreboard.

Yes, Green Bay’s recent win over Denver keeps the NFC North race razor-thin and ramps up the pressure. But it also sets up something Bears fans secretly love:

Meaningful December football with everything on the line.

Bears Fans, This Is Your Turn

Right now, Caleb Williams:

• Is winning

• Is protecting the football

• Is breaking NFL records

• Is doing it with a new system in just his second year

Ben Johnson:

• Has turned this offense from “hope” into “problem”

• Has unlocked a version of Caleb that looks more polished, more composed, and more dangerous every week

And the Chicago Bears:

• Are playing like a team nobody circles as an “easy win” anymore.

So now it’s your turn, Bears fans:

• Is Caleb Williams already a top-10 QB in the league?

• Do you trust Ben Johnson + Caleb to carry this team past the Packers, Niners, and Lions down the stretch?

• What’s your honest expectation now: Wild Card… division title… or are you ready to say it — NFC No. 1 seed?

Drop your thoughts, your hot takes, and your predictions.

Because one thing is clear after 31–3 over Cleveland:

The Chicago Bears are no longer “rebuilding.”

They’re arriving.