Caleb Williams Defends Bears' Offensive Line, Owns Responsibility for Sacks

The rookie quarterback, on pace to break the NFL's single-season sack record, acknowledges holding onto the ball too long as a key factor.

Caleb Williams has been sacked 67 times this season, nine short of the NFL record set by David Carr in 2002, with one game remaining.
Williams emphasized that many of these sacks are his fault, citing his tendency to hold the ball too long in search of big plays or perfect routes.
NFL stats reveal that 51 of Williams' sacks occurred on plays where he held the ball for more than four seconds, the second-highest rate in the league.
The Bears' offensive line, dealing with injuries and frequent lineup changes, ranks 18th in pass-block win rate, but Williams defended their effort and performance.
Interim head coach Thomas Brown noted that Williams’ pre-snap awareness and decision-making under pressure are areas for improvement moving forward.