Catching the attention of NFL pundits and fans over the last week has been a ranking of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams by FS1's Colin Cowherd. Williams caught eyes based on the fact that the third-year QB found himself third on Cowherd's rankings, trailing only Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. While at first glance many fans outside Chicago could think this is a hot take, it is the reality of a player quietly playing at an incredible level and elevating a historic franchise that has been previously stuck in ineptitude.
It is incredibly important to note that Cowherd's rankings are for the 2026 season and prioritize recent durability, production, and momentum going into the year. Williams checks all of the above and has left plenty of reason to believe he could still have another gear and force his way into the conversation as the league's top quarterback.
In truth, this ranking is ahead of the curve in understanding and valuing a franchise player who has thrown 47 touchdowns and only 13 interceptions in his first two seasons. Williams has to be credited for his durability as well as taking consistent punishment in his first two seasons and still finding a way to show up each and every week.
Cowherd's Ranking of Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams is Ahead of the Curve
Williams has proven his toughness and makes throws that few in the league can, and all of the above was offered as evidence from Cowherd on why Williams deserved such a high ranking. While it wouldn't be surprising to see rivals take fault with this logic, the pundit is correct on all counts and ahead of the momentum that is going to carry Williams firmly into the conversation as the league's best quarterback.
Bears fans understand this, having watched the consistent development and seen the jaw-dropping throws that can be made on a weekly basis. Williams is clearly among the league's top five talents and already has a playoff win under his belt while showing an elite ability to protect the football.
Every piece of criteria listed explains why Williams was ranked so highly and just how justified the decision is heading into the 2026 season. This isn't a career accomplishments comparison or asking who the best quarterback has been over the last handful of seasons.
It is taking the last thing we've seen from each starter and looking at momentum and predicting whose will continue to build. Williams is clearly a safe bet in this department and is deserving of the ranking as we move closer to the 2026 season.
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