Grading Caleb Williams’ NFL debut vs. Bills

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Saturday’s Week 1 preseason game, and it was a resounding success.

Williams completed 4 of 7 passes for 95 yards and added a 13-yard scramble for a first down. Two of his three incompletions were drops by Cole Kmet and DJ Moore.

Needless to say, Williams looked great.

S
H
E
E
S
H pic.twitter.com/AgvXZNjQWj

— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024

Caleb Williams flashed all of the traits that made him the first overall pick: Elite arm strength, dual-threat ability, and that special magic touch that turns a routine play into a big gain.

Didn’t take long for some Caleb Williams magic

: #CHIvsBUF on @NFLNetwork
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/zfbwK7BUdP

— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024

If there was one negative from Williams’ two drives, it’s that neither ended in a touchdown. Still, the Chicago Bears got points. He led the offense to two field goals.

Caleb Williams’ first completion is a laser for a first down

: #CHIvsBUF on @NFLNetwork
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/934KG1UBTw

— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024

It’s been a long time since there was this much excitement around the Chicago Bears, and it’s all because of No. 18. He lived up to the hype in his preseason debut.

GRADE: A+