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Caleb Williams makes history in Week 18 vs. Lions

Chicago Bears QB Caleb WIlliams made history in Week 18’s game against the Detroit Lions, toppling a 30-year franchise record.

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January 4, 2026

Bryan Perez

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams made history in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, passing Erik Kramer for the most single-season passing yards in franchise history.

He toppled Erik Kramer’s 30-year record of 3,838 yards with this fantastic touchdown pass:

.@CALEBcsw with a strike to @dae2walker for 6 ?

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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 4, 2026

Kyle Monangai added a two-point conversion to bring the Bears to within one score.

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Williams is still 156 yards short of 4,000. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bears will probably go another season in their quest to end that curse.

With that TD pass to Jahdae Walker, Caleb Williams eclipsed Erik Kramer (1995 season) for passing yards in a single season.

Williams at 3,844 for the season.

Some records are meant to be broken after three decades.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) January 4, 2026

The Bears must defeat the Lions to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC. If they fall short, they’ll need a Philadelphia Eagles loss to remain at No. 2. Otherwise, they’ll drop to the No. 3 seed.

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