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Caleb Williams had a standout performance in London, leading the Bears to a commanding 35-16 victory over the Jaguars. As the first overall pick in this year’s draft, Williams showcased his potential by throwing four touchdown passes, bringing his season total to seven. The Bears improved to 4-2, marking their third consecutive win.
In front of a crowd of 61,182 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Williams faced off against Trevor Lawrence, the top pick from 2021. After a slow start, Williams found his rhythm, connecting with tight end Cole Kmet for two touchdowns before halftime. In the second half, he added two more touchdown passes to Keenan Allen, solidifying his team’s lead.
Despite some early challenges, including an interception, Williams finished the game with impressive stats: 23 completions on 29 attempts for 226 yards, a 79.3% completion rate, and 56 rushing yards on just four carries. His coach, Matt Eberflus, praised Williams’ eagerness to learn and adapt, emphasizing his growth throughout the season.
The Jaguars, now at 1-5, struggled to mount a comeback, despite Lawrence connecting with Gabe Davis for two touchdowns. Overall, the game highlighted Williams’ development as a quarterback and the Bears’ offensive potential as they continue their season.
London has historically been a favorable venue for Trevor Lawrence, who secured his first NFL win there in 2021 and led the Jaguars to two victories last season. However, that success seems a distant memory, as the Jags have struggled in the current season, now sitting at 1-5 after their loss to the Bears.
Despite Lawrence’s solid passing stats—slightly ahead of rookie Caleb Williams in yards and boasting a better touchdown-to-interception ratio—his frustrations were evident. Early in the game, a missed connection with Gabe Davis in the end zone resulted in just a field goal, and a fumble by tight end Evan Engram at the start of the second half compounded the Jags’ issues. Even when Davis scored late, the team had already dropped three crucial passes in the end zone during that drive.
Lawrence’s interception thrown to Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell highlighted his struggles, as he found his team unable to secure any first downs for most of the first half. With a lucrative five-year, $275 million contract secured in June, expectations remain high for Lawrence and the Jaguars.
Looking ahead, Jags fans will be hoping for a turnaround as the team prepares to face the New England Patriots at Wembley on October 20. The pressure is on Lawrence to elevate his game and help guide the Jaguars back to their winning ways.