Caleb Williams' Accuracy Surge in 2025

0:00On March 29, Caleb Williams had a season of straight growth with the bears in 2025, especially when you look at his on-target. Rate, that's the percentage of aimed throws that hit right in a receiver's hands. No drops or throwaways messing it up. Overall, he finished at 67.6%, ranking fourth among 7 top quarterbacks tracked. It's the best single stat for judging pure accuracy, cutting through scheme noise to show catchable balls. Taking it down by quarters, he started shaky at 57.2% in weeks 1-5, battling a brutal week 1 at just. 41.7% against Minnesota. But he climbed to 67.7% in the second quarter, 68.6% in the third, and peaked at 77.4%. Percent down the stretch, in weeks 14-18. Play action usage wrapped up under Ben Johnson, hitting 31.3% by the end. Fans and analysts see this as real progress for a second-year guy adjusting to a new system

1:02heavy on intermediates and deep shots. Early struggle sparked doubts, but that late surge for of his last five games over 75% turn heads, especially against tough. Defences like Cleveland, where he hit 84%. Diving deeper, Williams ranked second in deep accuracy at 50.7% in play action at 74.2%, but lagged in. Intermediates at 51.8%. An area screaming for work in Johnson's office. Compared to league averages, he went from 34 points below in week 1 to consistently beating it late, stabilizing his game. This upward grind from volatile starts to elite finishes, screams potential. Williams ain't just flashing, he's building a foundation that could drop. Bombs in 2026. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.