Caleb Williams 2026 NFL props: Will Bears finally have 4,000-yard QB? - CBS Sports

Chicago Bears expectations are high entering the 2026 offseason after another season built around quarterback Caleb Williams and offensive-minded coach Ben Johnson. Williams threw for 3,942 yards and seven touchdowns in 2025, and Chicago opens the preseason against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, Aug. 15, though starters aren’t expected to play. The article frames one key storyline for the year: no Bears quarterback has ever thrown for 4,000 yards in a season, a drought that has lasted 106 seasons. It points out the Jets’ 58-season streak as the second-longest, and notes oddsmakers list Williams at +200 to reach 4,000 passing yards, with an over/under of 3,624.5 yards and 24.5 touchdown passes. It also discusses workload and scheme context, including sack reduction from 68 as a rookie to 24 in 2025 after improvements to the offensive line and play design, plus offseason changes at center and left tackle.