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Caleb Williams’ Breakout Earns NFC Honor as Bears Turn Attention to Maxx Crosby

The next test is whether Chicago’s elite Week 3 protection holds up against Maxx Crosby.

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Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III tries to leap Cowboys defensive back Reddy Steward in the third quarter Sept. 21, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Williams threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns with zero sacks in a 31-14 Week 3 win over the Cowboys, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
  • Analysts rated Chicago’s pass protection No. 1 in Week 3, with PFF charting six pressures on 29 dropbacks for an 89.7 pass-blocking efficiency.
  • Head coach Ben Johnson said Williams was completely unfazed by the award and immediately moved on to preparing for Las Vegas.
  • Coaches credit Williams’ rapid midweek learning and preparation for early-season gains, including top-tier passer ratings overall and on third down.
  • Game-planning for the Raiders centers on accounting for Maxx Crosby on every snap, as Chicago seeks to replicate the clean-pocket formula from Dallas.