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The Bear’s Den: Lots of praise for Caleb Williams… and then there’s PFF

The Chicago Bears began their 2026 campaign with an explosive offensive display, defeating the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on the road. Second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, playing under head coach Ben Johnson, spearheaded the rout by throwing four touchdown passes and connecting with running back D'Andre Swift.

Despite putting up 59 points, Williams downplayed the celebratory mood, remarking that the squad still needed to clean things up and even describing the performance as their worst game.

While the dominant showcase boosted Williams' odds in the early MVP race, analysis outlet Pro Football Focus sparked intense pushback across the fan base by assigning the quarterback a surprisingly low Week 1 grade. PFF stood by its assessment despite the four-score tally, fueling ongoing debate among supporters who felt the metric overlooked his impact during the season-opening triumph.