Caleb Williams Reveals The NFL Record He’s Chasing In 2026 — And Why It’s Crazy
We’ve long established that Caleb Williams dreams big. He made it clear from the moment he entered the NFL that his goal was to not only win a championship, but chase Tom Brady’s record of seven Super Bowls. Will he get there? Unlikely, but that won’t stop him from pursuing the crown. Williams is wired that way. He doesn’t want to be the best right now. He wants to be the best ever. So it shouldn’t be overly shocking that the Chicago Bears quarterback has equally big ambitions for the 2026 season.
Williams appeared on Maxx Crosby’s podcast last week and was asked about his goals moving forward. He made it clear he wants the Bears to be the NFL’s #1 offense. However, it is never that simple with him. He’s also chasing another milestone: the #1 offense ever. That title is currently held by Peyton Manning’s 2013 Denver Broncos, who scored 37.9 points per game. That is a mountaintop he wants to climb and is dedicating this entire offseason to making a run at it.
Caleb Williams certainly doesn’t do things by half.
The Bears averaged 25.9 points per game in 2025. That is a respectable number for this franchise, considering its long history of ineptitude on that side of the ball. Yet asking it to clear 30 per game, much less 38? That is beyond bold. Remember, the 1985 Bears still hold the franchise record with 28.5 points per game. The team came the closest since 2013, topping out at 27.8. No Bears team has cracked the 30 mark since 1956. It’s also worth noting that no NFL team has even 35 since 2018.
| Rank | Team | PPG | Season | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver Broncos | 37.9 | 2013 | 606 |
| 2 | New England Patriots | 36.8 | 2007 | 589 |
| 3 | Kansas City Chiefs | 35.3 | 2018 | 565 |
| 4 | Green Bay Packers | 35.0 | 2011 | 560 |
| 5 | New England Patriots | 34.8 | 2012 | 557 |
| 6 | Minnesota Vikings | 34.8 | 1998 | 556 |
| 7 | New Orleans Saints | 34.2 | 2011 | 547 |
| 8 | Washington Redskins | 33.8 | 1983 | 541 |
| 9 | Atlanta Falcons | 33.8 | 2016 | 540 |
| 10 | St. Louis Rams | 33.8 | 2000 | 540 |
Now this doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Williams’ talent is undeniable. He has sky-high potential. Having Ben Johnson running the offense also makes such a feat far more realistic. His 2024 Detroit Lions team averaged 33.2 points per game. It is also worth noting the Bears accomplished what they did last season despite several key players battling injuries. If they can keep everybody healthy and find a quality left tackle to shore up the offensive line, things become more interesting.
This goal hinges on the Bears’ young talent.
One thing that tends to make up these all-time great offenses is a collection of all-time great talent. The 1998 Vikings had Randy Moss and Cris Carter. The 2000-2001 Rams had Isaac Bruce, Tory Holt, and Marshall Faulk. Those 2018 Chiefs had a prime Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill. This Bears teams has the makings of such a group. Much depends on how it develops. Colston Loveland already looks like another Kelce-caliber player. The question is can Rome Odunze or Luther Burden reach similar heights to some of the previous receivers mentioned.
Health and dedication to the craft will determine that. Caleb Williams seems to believe the Bears have the pieces in place. It’s all about finding the consistency needed to execute. For all the explosive plays last season, Chicago was only 7th in offensive efficiency. Most of that came from their rushing attack. Williams knows this. He admitted his completion percentage was a big problem and it’s something he is working hard to correct. If he succeed, this lofty goal might not be totally insane.