Caleb Williams Targets 70% Completion Rate as Chicago Bears Pursue Consistent Offense
Quarterback Caleb Williams finished the 2025 season with a franchise‑record 3,942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 58.1% completion rate, leading the Chicago Bears to an 11‑6 record and an NFC North title before falling to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
Entering his third year, Williams said the Bears will be "more entertaining and consistent" in 2026. Head coach Ben Johnson praised Williams’ talent but emphasized the need for greater consistency and accuracy, reiterating a goal of a 70% completion percentage for the upcoming season.
During the first day of training camp at Halas Hall, Williams took 15 snaps, focusing on footwork, coverage recognition and improving his completion percentage. Johnson stressed limiting incompletions and delivering more catchable balls, aiming to raise the quarterback’s performance throughout entire games.
Entities: Ben Johnson · Caleb Williams · Chicago Bears · Halas Hall · Los Angeles Rams · National Football League
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Williams completed 58.1% of his passes in 2025. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the first day of training camp, Williams took 15 snaps and worked on accuracy, footwork and defensive recognition. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Williams promised the Bears will be more entertaining and consistent in the 2026 season. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Head coach Ben Johnson set a target for Williams to reach a 70% completion rate in the 2026 season. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 season with an 11‑6 record and won the NFC North title. (belongs)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Williams threw 27 passing touchdowns and seven interceptions in the 2025 season. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caleb Williams set the Chicago Bears franchise record for passing yards in a single season with 3,942 yards in 2025. (belongs)