Caleb Williams
QB · Chicago Bears
Roster observation: 2026, Week 9. Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
Week 9, 2026 projection
16.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
QB16 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 9, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Caleb Williams has a scheduled Week 9 matchup at home against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET.
The stored Week 9 forecast is 16.8 PPR points. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 286.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 9 matchup
TB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
286.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Not enough complete data to label a change.
7.3n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Not enough complete data to label a change.
17.5n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 8, 7, 6. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 8, 7, 6 / 286.7 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 203.5 (2 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 8, 7, 6 / 7.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 53.5 (2 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 8, 7, 6 / 17.5 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 22.5 (2 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Marco Jackson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Grady Jarrett | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Thuney | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Kyle Monangai | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Malik Muhammad | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Edwards | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - personal matter | Observation time is not available. |
| Theo Benedet | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Zavier Scott | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Wrist | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Tue, Nov 3, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | Offense | QB | 1 | Tue, Nov 3, 2:02 AM ET |
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Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
17.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.5
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
19.8
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 8 | SEA | 14.0 | 247 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 7 | NE | 22.1 | 308 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 6 | ATL | 16.5 | 305 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 2 | MIN | 7.7 | 138 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 1 | CAR | 37.3 | 269 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 / 18 | DET | 16.6 | 212 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 / 17 | SF | 23.0 | 330 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 / 16 | GB | 21.0 | 250 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Nov 7, 4:16 AM ET
And when Caleb Williams is playing at this level, I saw it against my Longhorns when he came in at halftime and beat them, right?
I think Caleb Williams is playing like an MVP.
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