Caleb Williams' current pace puts him nowhere near 4,000-yard passing mark in 2025
The 2025 NFL season began with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams poised to become the first player in team history to throw for more than 4,000 yards in one season.
How could he not? With Ben Johnson calling plays, a revamped offensive line, and pass catchers like DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, and Cole Kmet, it would take an absolute internal meltdown to fall short of that goal.
After two games and an 0-2 start, the temperature is nearing whatever is required to melt an offense down.
Williams is currently on pace to throw for 3,545 yards, 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions. It's a stat line that's awfully close to his rookie season output of 3,541 yuards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Perhaps that's a big reason why the NFL's talking heads are pushing the lack of development narrative. The final stat lines through two games have Williams on a mirror-image pace as his rookie year.
Williams isn't the only Chicago Bears skill player whose numbers suggest and underperformance in 2025 is in the cards. Running back D'Andre Swift's first two games have him on pace to fall short of 1,000 rushing yards once again (his current pace has him at 986 yards). Moore's early season production is also underwhelming; at this rate, he'll finish 2025 with just 68 catches for 969 yards.
The tight end production hasn't gone according to preseason projections, either. Kmet is tracking to end the year with 26 catches for 510 yards, while Loveland is on a horrendous 17 catch, 102-yard pace.
Obviously, Loveland's numbers will improve. But this projection underlines just how little he's been used through the first two games.
The one skill player who's exceeding expectations after two games is Odunze, who, at his current rate of production, would finish the 2025 season with 111 catches for 1,403 yards. He already has as many touchdowns this season (3) as he had during his entire rookie year.
The Chicago Bears' offense will improve. Caleb Williams' numbers will get better. But he'll need a few big games over the first half of the season to get on a 4,000-yard pace.
Packers Make Declaration About Jordan Love’s Week 1 Status After Shocking Comments from the QB
The Green Bay Packers have officially declared Jordan Love as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, following a week of intense discussions and a surprising statement from Love himself. The decision comes after Coach Matt LaFleur and the front office received feedback from Love that left many in the organization reflecting on his readiness for the role.
Jordan Love, who has spent the past few seasons as Aaron Rodgers’ backup, made headlines earlier this week when he spoke candidly about his confidence and approach heading into his first season as the Packers' starter. “I know people doubt me, but I’m not here to play it safe,” Love said. “I’m ready to take risks, make big throws, and prove I’m the guy to lead this team. If I fail, at least I’ll fail trying to be the best version of myself.”
His bold words immediately sparked a range of reactions, with some praising his confidence, while others expressed concern over his approach. Love’s statement seemed to show a willingness to embrace the pressure, but also raised questions about whether he would be able to find the balance between being aggressive and making smart decisions under the spotlight.
Coach Matt LaFleur addressed the comments during a press conference, stating, "We want Jordan to take control of this offense, but it's also important to stay composed and disciplined. He has a lot of talent, but it's crucial that he plays within the system we’ve built here. His comments show confidence, but it’s now about translating that into consistent, high-level play on the field."
Despite the concerns, the Packers are moving forward with Love as the Week 1 starter. The team has committed to building around him and providing the necessary support to help him succeed. "We believe in Jordan," said LaFleur. "He’s shown flashes of brilliance, and we are confident he can be the leader this team needs."
As the season opener approaches, all eyes will be on Jordan Love as he takes on his new role. The Packers’ offense will be looking to Love to step up, especially after the departure of Rodgers. With high expectations and the pressure mounting, Love’s next move on the field will be closely scrutinized. Will he live up to his own words and prove that he’s ready for the challenge? Time will tell, but the Packers are fully behind their young QB.
