# Caleb Williams — what pundits predicted QB · USC; Oklahoma 106 checkable claims from 52 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## Measurables - Height: 6′1″ - Weight: 214 lb 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2024-combine.htm). ## What the room says - Median call across 10 pundits: 4,000 passing yards - Median call across 4 pundits: 30 passing tds ## What pundits expect (95 unsettled) - Caleb Williams to move — “wouldn't be traded” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Nov 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c04b1bdc-b01f-4531-9aa2-c3b7669a9562 - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by an unstated measure — Jason Lewis, for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to sign for $63M–$77M a year — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f74ebd0f-60be-45a8-8067-8f26295cd9f2 - Caleb Williams to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f74ebd0f-60be-45a8-8067-8f26295cd9f2 - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by an unstated measure — Donte Whitner, for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet - “Bears starter Caleb Williams returns, four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Vikings.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/44b8a2e9-1b2d-4b7e-9d02-20508147c25e - “Caleb Williams has passed all the tests for his injured hamstring and is good to go for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. (Week 6)” — [Pete Martuneac](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-martuneac), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a7fefd7d-aef8-4bdd-8cb2-eeb42303f26e - “Hopefully, that won't happen again this season after Williams gets back, which could happen as soon as Week 6.” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7650d04c-eb74-4cc8-b473-60112702555e - “I'm expecting Caleb Williams to return this week (hamstring). He opened this week with a full practice.” — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f8173bf4-fa89-4289-a969-4803bbe4feca - “If the hype video Caleb Williams reposted on TikTok on Friday is any indication, the Chicago Bears quarterback will be back in Week 6. ... When putting it all together, it sure looks like Williams is going to play.” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/458027de-835c-4642-85fe-c8de7b69990f - “The second possibility is the Bears leave the entire thing alone and then on game day he is simply starting... Finally, there is this most unlikely of possibilities and that is Williams will sit out again because of his hamstring injury.” — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8bfffe67-f7f8-4197-b913-a39eef9ee9f7 - “Mike Florio and Michael Holley predict that Chicago Bear Caleb Williams will most likely return to the field this weekend, and question why his injury and timeline has been so secretive.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b29a0929-59f6-41de-9182-62c9ba97ef69 - “Mike Florio and Michael Holley predict that Chicago Bear Caleb Williams will most likely return to the field this weekend, and question why his injury and timeline has been so secretive.” — Michael Holley, for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet - “Whether it's Sunday is the question, but at this point after a full practice without aggravation, it would seem his return to face Atlanta is inevitable.” — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/26ecf0ea-443a-4522-a3d1-435d35818579 - “Caleb Williams, who's clearly back and going to play this week, is getting peppered about this hamstring injury. (Chicago at Atlanta)” — [John Middlekauff](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-middlekauff), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3b46b5a3-4040-483d-9458-3e547497c7d5 - “But Williams is expected back for the Bears' Week 6 game against the Falcons, who have been playing well after an 0-2 start.” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d40aed3a-a3bd-4ef5-906c-a37c2b8b7711 - “now Cale Williams trending towards playing. I think he is playing. (Week 6 vs Falcons)” — [Nate Tice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nate-tice), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0b0c2a58-d4b0-40ea-b1f3-2c9889bfc2ae - “It looks like Caleb Williams is going to return to the lineup after missing three games with his hamstring injury (Week 6 at Atlanta)” — [Jordan Dajani](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jordan-dajani), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/111b5873-339e-4b7a-968d-07cb733c9f26 - “Williams is on track to play in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons.” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/36e11060-8231-4a86-8d9e-f83c81195cd8 - “If we had to guess, we'd say Williams will be under center when the Bears take the field on Sunday. (Week 6 vs. Atlanta)” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1c6584fc-ba53-4609-9cb5-767da3be6647 - “Well, Caleb's back next week.” — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b112520a-1213-4942-a10e-202811d30539 - “"All signs point to Caleb Williams being back on the field this week for Chicago, which considering the way it went this past Sunday, would be quite good news." (Week 6 vs. the Atlanta Falcons)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bac12495-d947-4bf9-a366-74df976f7068 - “Not hard to see why Rapoport is saying "all signs point to" Williams making his return in Week 6. Every key indicator tells us that.” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3e53a7-38a2-41ec-9488-c5a84e667a0e - “We fully believe Williams is going to play next Sunday, but that's just a prediction and nothing has been confirmed yet.” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/43c32750-48f3-4305-8ddb-df2ce74dd8fa - “The recovery process has progressed to on-field workouts, so it could indeed be next week (at the Falcons) or the following week (vs. the Patriots), if Williams continues to progress.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8a18c319-4bdd-40ea-8b6e-67eebcdc43c1 - “Fortunately for the Bears, Williams' return appears close at hand. It will need to be because the Falcons play ball control very well... (Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons)” — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cf15d4c3-23b0-471c-b7c1-979cf4faabd4 - “The good news is that Caleb Williams may return in Week 6. ... the Bears are lucky Caleb Williams appears likely to return next week.” — [Pete Martuneac](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-martuneac), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0b2053d3-85cc-4b26-bfbb-1e7723f68838 - “So, it looks like we may see the return of Williams next week. We'll have a clearer picture on Wednesday, when the Bears put out their first injury report of the week. (Week 6)” — [Mike Moraitis](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-moraitis), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1f4794f3-e721-4219-a451-d38e98b35243 - “there will be limitations on what the team can accomplish without Caleb Williams. And make no mistake, Williams will be watching when this game unfolds. Despite the late-week limited practice he had, he isn't ready and the team won't risk injuring his hamstring” — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/757a866e-93de-45e9-bb34-63021ba52cab - “Caleb Williams practiced with the team on Friday and was marked as 'Questionable' on the Bears' final Week 5 injury report, but you shouldn't expect to see him play today.” — [Pete Martuneac](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-martuneac), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2d816270-bb29-4a26-871b-3d05402e59a3 - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Oct 7, 2026; not settled yet - “come, you know, the third quarter of the season, week 10, week 12 on, you're not gonna really have a book on these guys because Caleb's gonna be back healthy” — [Darius Butler](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/darius-butler), for 2026, said Oct 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7115cbdd-c685-4597-850e-58cc8b0c340f - “with Caleb Williams' hamstring injury likely sidelining him for at least one more week ... the Green Bay Packers in Week 5” — [Pete Martuneac](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-martuneac), for 2026, said Oct 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/21c8e7d8-4117-4a4b-b700-0a5857144e04 - “With Caleb Williams almost certainly out for this week's game against the Jets, the Bears will be turning the QB job over to Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum (Week 4)” — [John Breech](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech), for 2026, said Oct 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2beae2d5-778a-41da-81d0-87aa79b4fc6d - “I expect Caleb Williams to be sidelined again this week. (Week 4)” — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Oct 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a17b13bf-19f5-4adf-b42a-f34da3860aee - “my prediction is he misses two to three weeks. / I think so, too.” — [Carmen Vitali](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carmen-vitali), for 2026, said Sep 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/948bc684-6a05-4cb4-a5ff-72861da00102 - “I am not a doctor or trainer, a coach or anything of the sort. But my prediction is he misses two to three weeks.” — [Tracy Sandler](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tracy-sandler), for 2026, said Sep 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/74f12600-9587-488a-af00-2e8c11643531 - “he's gonna be back soon. He didn't practice today. It's unlikely that he plays Monday night.” — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Sep 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f26c21be-0655-4d27-81b3-86e4c8db564f - “While Caleb Williams avoided a major injury that will not end his season, we still don't expect him to play in Week 3.” — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Sep 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ff473c6f-782c-4760-8311-0b4957e0c4bc - “Because it's not just Caleb Williams with that hamstring... I mean, when it the way it looked with Caleb, I I would be shocked if he starts either of the next two games.” — [Connor Rogers](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/connor-rogers), for 2026, said Sep 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0d84ed69-08b0-4420-8d76-4403c4cfb626 - “even though it's unlikely that he plays Monday night, they haven't ruled him out for that game against the Eagles” — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e93f2f8d-ec24-4e3f-b158-dd1a518f9445 - “he's still going to miss some time. That includes Monday night's showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.” — [Jordan Dajani](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jordan-dajani), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/70827945-94fd-4261-8640-59204ef70b82 - “And in Week 3, Loveland will have to play with third-string QB Case Keenum while starter Caleb Williams recovers from a hamstring injury.” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62095ce8-625b-458c-887c-cfe2d76c39d2 - “Some may be back sooner than later, but all of them will likely be sidelined for Week 3” — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e4b11b44-d359-4027-a72c-87833f5ff6e3 - “the Bears will likely be without injured quarterback Caleb Williams and could be without backup Tyson Bagent (Monday night, Week 3)” — [Pete Prisco](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-prisco), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb02dfa-79dd-43a1-87d8-db7e5140af6c - “Caleb Williams is likely out with a hamstring issue (Week 3, Monday Night Football vs. Eagles)” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/17699621-f07a-4623-b6c3-ae9b021d0b04 - “The Bears most likely will be adjusting this week to a different quarterback taking snaps, because when a quarterback is week to week due to injury and will not practice during the week as Ben Johnson said Caleb Williams won't, the likelihood is the backup plays.” — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Sep 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/20fa5fe3-05fd-445d-85e6-96bbd116c327 - “He will likely miss Week 3 (won't practice all week). But he will return at some point based on the generally encouraging news.” — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Sep 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/869e4ffc-63ec-4ba6-b332-94f7af5d42c5 - “If Williams isn't quite ready to go this week, it sounds like he'll be back on the field by either Week 4 (Jets) or Week 5 (Packers) at the latest.” — [John Breech](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-breech), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/66fd2840-c785-4c7f-9284-eb570c4dd0c4 - “As things stand, Williams' status for Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles should be considered questionable to doubtful.” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to sign for $63M–$77M a year — [Albert Breer](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/albert-breer), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e8d84ec0-2375-488e-bf81-161cf28c7396 - Caleb Williams to finish 1–4 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Sep 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e43d4655-1b30-4892-a8ee-3cfe6bf29dba - Caleb Williams to sign a new deal — [Gene Chamberlain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gene-chamberlain), for 2026, said Sep 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca0d1021-0034-4b5c-81be-184cdc63e554 - Caleb Williams to sign for $55M+ a year — [Greg Auman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-auman), for 2026, said Sep 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7922619b-562e-48a7-a101-a81741c7bbe6 - Caleb Williams to record 4,350 passing yards — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/35d89381-6296-4ad9-92e9-a7b4ac022389 - Caleb Williams to record 33 passing tds — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/35d89381-6296-4ad9-92e9-a7b4ac022389 - Caleb Williams to record 2 rushing tds — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/35d89381-6296-4ad9-92e9-a7b4ac022389 - Caleb Williams to record 350 rushing yards — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/35d89381-6296-4ad9-92e9-a7b4ac022389 - Caleb Williams to record 9 passing interceptions — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/35d89381-6296-4ad9-92e9-a7b4ac022389 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c19f9ee7-a88e-4fa3-93f4-45f3ff54ad49 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/18cce825-5c44-4ffb-8aa3-100a8790f3eb - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/89b602d9-f527-42db-95a7-f3ce105815de - Caleb Williams to record 35 passing tds — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/86a0e6f3-baf2-4b22-8d41-a7c9044772ca - Caleb Williams to record 4,500 passing yards — [Jerry Markarian](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jerry-markarian), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/86a0e6f3-baf2-4b22-8d41-a7c9044772ca - Caleb Williams to record 4,000 passing yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dbf3fa2d-06ab-49d4-9593-40f4f46a51f9 - Caleb Williams to record 4,000 passing yards — [Douglas Clawson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/douglas-clawson), for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ba1a44d3-c983-4fa7-94a9-c6ed1ec3e0e5 - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards — [Steven Ruiz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/steven-ruiz), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/23a58fd4-d453-4c41-8f80-c815ac102145 - Caleb Williams to record 4,000 passing yards — [Henry McKenna](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/henry-mckenna), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5ee62256-5481-459d-800e-8b6d4f5517dd - Caleb Williams to make All-Pro — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/aa779132-4b30-46f3-9416-703287adc02f - Caleb Williams to record 8 rushing tds — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b5fffa08-e5d3-4d2b-ba4b-284a5cb89375 - Caleb Williams to make All-Pro — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/24bf0cfd-d67a-4265-9f8a-3fbe6df5520c - Caleb Williams to win MVP — Damon Bruce, for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to record 4,000 passing yards — Damon Bruce, for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points — Lawrence Iacona, for 2026, said Aug 27, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a1424798-03f5-4d2c-bf17-1ea5660ac7d2 - Caleb Williams to move — “contract extension in 2027; one of the three should reset the quarterback market” — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Aug 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1da885f0-dd6f-432b-8605-c7cd80d0e0bd - Caleb Williams to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 19, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to fall short of his draft cost (QB7) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 19, 2026; not settled yet - Caleb Williams to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Aug 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/19624197-916b-4bba-9ef3-90033d4a59ce - Caleb Williams to record 4,300 passing yards — [Mike Fanelli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-fanelli), for 2026, said Aug 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/015162ea-d505-4d7e-a910-7b97507c3ddc - Caleb Williams to fall short of his draft cost (ADP 83.09 | QB5) — [Mike Fanelli](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-fanelli), for 2026, said Aug 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9543ce4f-81db-4808-9228-0d4b80b906d5 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Aug 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6971683a-be84-4abd-bde2-61920a4909d3 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ec4160af-aa50-41ea-ba24-909ed8406a2a - Caleb Williams to fall short of his draft cost (at Top 7 cost) — [Chris Welsh](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-welsh), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/91879831-1f4d-4c4e-8745-15aae5d1a2da - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by passing yards — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d421403-7900-4341-9916-fee8f128bb11 - Caleb Williams to finish top 1 at his position, by passing yards — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Aug 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa90d47b-85c2-4b0c-b8af-7ddf475c4a49 - Caleb Williams to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Jul 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c5c398ce-cc2c-4197-b7af-dd7f34ac6ce7 - Caleb Williams to finish top 5 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Jul 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/834645d6-bb44-4d7f-a02c-597b9f8ae484 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Jul 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/834645d6-bb44-4d7f-a02c-597b9f8ae484 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Seth Rollins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/seth-rollins), for 2026, said Jul 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1a7070e3-c9a1-4bb2-8f8a-68a3c7815ec2 - Caleb Williams to finish top 10 at his position, by passing yards — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2026, said Jun 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2d5a8a35-185a-4757-9edc-1a9ac823ada3 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Mar 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4eec716-2efd-4f95-8c3f-18a184d5bee1 - Caleb Williams — MVP (top-five finish): top five MVP finish — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said May 26, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9558add6-e01b-4340-b0db-a48265a15e39 - Caleb Williams — MVP (top-five finish): top five MVP — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2025, said May 26, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/84fc0218-e71d-44dc-85a9-1ac6eab3864e ## Settled (11) - Caleb Williams to disappoint at the next level — [John Middlekauff](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-middlekauff), for 2025, said Sep 10, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/deaaf3f6-e53e-4080-a0ca-d5f872b54c6a - Caleb Williams to outplay his draft cost (He's currently at thirteen) — [Scott Bogman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/scott-bogman), for 2025, said Jun 29, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bc8740ad-5cd2-4cf0-9329-e576f6df3a81 - Caleb Williams to win MVP — [Seth Rollins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/seth-rollins), for 2025, said Jul 16, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/654cd504-eba6-479d-8723-77305dab6cfb - Caleb Williams to record 3,900 passing yards — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2025, said Apr 28, 2025; scored 97.87 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 31.73) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb8334a3-0c1e-4389-9866-546830608f1c - Caleb Williams to record 30 passing tds — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2025, said Apr 28, 2025; scored 80 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 24.61) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb8334a3-0c1e-4389-9866-546830608f1c - Caleb Williams to record 340 passing yards — [Greg Cosell](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-cosell), for 2025, said Jan 15, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 31.73) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cd3a7576-2443-4b0c-bab5-3b47e1a48d70 - Caleb Williams to record 30 passing tds — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2025, said Aug 23, 2025; scored 80 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 24.61) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6b5a40bc-e349-48a1-ad37-18ee448ebe75 - Caleb Williams to record 4,000 passing yards — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2025, said Aug 23, 2025; scored 97.1 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 31.73) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6b5a40bc-e349-48a1-ad37-18ee448ebe75 - Caleb Williams to be 1st on the depth chart — [Matt Hasselbeck](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-hasselbeck), for 2025, said Jul 14, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/757877f8-ca0d-4888-b062-a4a6dd71d0e6 - Caleb Williams to be picked “surefire early first-round pick” (picks 1–32) — [Dan Pizzuta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/dan-pizzuta), for 2024, said Apr 24, 2024; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 50) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5648857f-9be3-41af-884b-cbb2b689d580 - Caleb Williams to be picked at number 1 — [Ryan Fowler](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ryan-fowler), for 2023, said Apr 29, 2023; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 50) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa6547d7-aa7a-4f16-bd16-fcf7c72eeaf2 --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-williams Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology