Caleb Williams Endures Season-Low Completion Rate in Bears' Week 11 Win

Caleb Williams completed 16 of 32 passes for 193 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, adding 26 yards on four rushes in the Bears' 19-17 victory over the Vikings. His 50% completion rate was a season low for him and any quarterback facing the Vikings this season, marking the sixth time in his last seven outings he completed fewer than 60% of his passes and the third time in five starts he failed to throw a touchdown. Despite these struggles, the 23-year-old quarterback was credited with his league-leading fifth fourth-quarter comeback win. Williams, signed to a four-year, $39.49 million contract, has often compensated for passing deficiencies with rushing production, but Week 11 highlighted a low floor when ground value is limited. He faces an opportunity to improve his passing against the inconsistent Steelers secondary in Week 12, followed by challenging road games against Philadelphia and Green Bay.