BREAKING: Bears Release Major Caleb Williams Update Before Massive Wild Card Battle vs. Packers
Chicago, Illinois – January 10, 2026
The Chicago Bears enter Wild Card Weekend carrying confidence, belief, and a clear statement about their quarterback.
Just one day before hosting the Green Bay Packers in a win-or-go-home playoff game at Soldier Field, the Bears officially emphasized the importance of Caleb Williams to the team’s resurgence — highlighting how quickly he has become the face of the franchise in his first NFL season.
On Friday, the organization confirmed that Williams set a new single-season passing record in Bears history, finishing the regular season with 3,942 passing yards. The announcement was more than a statistical note — it was symbolic. In a city long defined by defense, Chicago now enters the postseason led by a quarterback who is rewriting expectations from the very start of his career.

Williams’ rise has mirrored the Bears’ transformation under rookie head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago secured the NFC’s No. 2 seed and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2020, doing so with a young roster that has displayed composure beyond its years. At the center of that evolution has been Williams — blending explosiveness with poise as the offense steadily took shape around him.
After the Bears’ Week 16 win over Green Bay, Williams made his confidence in the coaching staff unmistakably clear — a sentiment that continues to resonate inside the locker room:
“I’ve got the best coach in the world,” Williams said. “When you put talent with coaches who truly care and believe, you feel like you can chase any goal. The belief between players and coaches right now is at an all-time high.”
That belief showed on the field. In the Week 16 victory over the Packers, Williams completed 19 of 34 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 30 rushing yards to extend plays and control the tempo. It was a performance that reflected his season as a whole — resilient, confident, and decisive.
Saturday’s Wild Card matchup carries added significance. Not only is it a postseason rivalry game against Chicago’s most familiar opponent, it also marks Caleb Williams’ first playoff appearance. The Bears understand that January football leaves little margin for error, yet the organization’s decision to spotlight Williams now signals trust, not pressure.
Chicago enters the postseason knowing the road ahead is demanding. Just two wins separate the Bears from the Super Bowl. The first step comes against a Packers team eager to spoil the moment.
But for the first time in a long time, the Bears aren’t merely surviving January.
They’re leading it — with their quarterback at the center of it all.
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