Chicago Bears predicted to make shocking Caleb Williams decision by Week 13

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Robin Adams | Last updated Nov 2, 2025 10:33 AM ET

The Chicago Bears are 4-3 on the season, their first under new head coach Ben Johnson. But while they are just one win away from matching their total from the 2024 NFL season, Chicago is still in third place in the NFC North behind the 5-1-1 Green Bay Packers and 5-2 Detroit Lions.

What is more, there are many who have become frustrated with the way the Bears are playing, specifically on offense where quarterback Caleb Williams has not made the strides many hoped he would make with Johnson as his head coach.

Despite their winning record, there are some that believe that, if Chicago is to catch the Packers and Lions in the standings, there will need to make some tough decisions made regarding Williams.

The Chicago Bears are predicted to bench Caleb Williams

Nov 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

In his second season as the Bears starting quarterback, Williams has a 61.9% completion percentage, 1,636 passing yards, nine touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 90.2 passer rating.

But while these numbers are not what one would call terrible, they are far from the level of production that many expected from the former number one overall pick.

Because of this, renowned sports analyst Bill Simmons believes Chicago will eventually bench Williams in favor of Tyson Bagent, saying on his podcast:

“Ben Johnson will bench Caleb Williams and start Tyson Bagent. Tyson Bagent will be the starter in time for Week 13/Week 14.

“I think the Bears are pretty good, and I think Caleb is holding them back, and Ben Johnson is just gonna be like [bleep] it. And he loves Tyson Bagent. Like, loves him. They’re like a playoff team, and Caleb has not been good for them.”

Simmons goes on to say that, if Bagent was the one leading the Bears offense, he believes they would have an 11-6 season and make the NFL Playoffs.

For his career, Bagent has a 66.2% completion percentage, 897 passing yards, three touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 72.4 passer rating.

To be sure, Williams is not a perfect quarterback, but it is also true that he gives Chicago their best chance of winning on any given Sunday. It would be foolish for the Bears to bench their franchise quarterback in favor of Bagent.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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