Caleb Williams threw four interceptions. Here's why Bears fans shouldn't panic
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November 9, 2026· 1 min read
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Bryan Perez
November 9, 2026 · 1 min read

There's no way to sugarcoat what Caleb Williams did Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He threw four ugly interceptions. It was a shocking performance from a quarterback who has spent much of the 2026 season looking like one of the NFL's leading MVP candidates.

Williams made mistakes that should concern Bears fans. His decision-making looked like it regressed. His accuracy was inconsistent. And he repeatedly put Chicago's defense in situations no quarterback should expect his teammates to survive.

But here's the thing.

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Bryan Perez
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