Overview

• Chicago beat Dallas 31-14 as Williams went 19-of-28 (67.9%) for 298 yards and four touchdowns with a 142.6 passer rating.
• Through three games, he has completed 63.4% of his passes for 715 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception, putting a 30-touchdown season back in view for the franchise.
• CBS Sports’ Jeff Kerr called 30 touchdowns attainable based on his current pace, and Phil Simms publicly defended Williams’ talent on the Up & Adams Show.
• Head coach Ben Johnson credited sharper footwork and cleaner execution, saying he addresses those nuances directly with Williams.
• Analysts note Dallas fields one of the NFL’s weakest defenses at 30.7 points allowed per game, making Sunday’s trip to the Raiders an early gauge of Williams’ consistency.