Caleb Williams outpaces Patrick Mahomes in numbers and sparks the debate

Patrick Mahomes just blew out the candles on his 30th birthday, but the loudest gift didn’t come from Kansas City—it came from Chicago. Caleb Williams, the young quarterback for the Bears, is putting together a season start that’s lighting up stat sheets and comparisons. And while Mahomes’ legacy is far from fading, Williams’ rise is forcing a fresh look at the NFL’s power board.

According to Marca, Caleb Williams already leads Patrick Mahomes in several key categories. Four more touchdowns and 46 additional passing yards. It’s not a verdict, but it’s a signal. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft is showing efficiency, clean reads, and explosive plays. And he’s doing it in just his second year—when most quarterbacks are still adjusting to the league’s rhythm.

Building his own identity

Patrick Mahomes, unlike Caleb Williams, doesn’t need an introduction. Two Super Bowl rings, multiple MVPs, and a knack for solving games under pressure. His name is already etched in NFL history. But in this league, time doesn’t wait. Every generation brings its own roar.

CALEB WILLIAMS HAS OUTPLAYED PATRICK MAHOMES THIS SEASON.

Williams: Mahomes:
715 Pass yards 669 pass yards
7 Passing TDs 3 Passing TDs
7.7 Yards per 6.4 Yards Per
63.4% 59.0%
1 INTs 1 INTs

CALEB. UNDERRATED. pic.twitter.com/YoDLg0QAoS

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 22, 2025

Caleb Williams has made it clear: he’s not trying to be Patrick Mahomes. In a 2024 interview, he said, “Patrick Mahomes is Patrick Mahomes. We’re here to win with the Bears.” Respect, yes. Reverence, no. The young signal-caller is building his own identity—and backing it up with numbers that make noise.

More than just stats

Still, stats aren’t everything. Patrick Mahomes consistently shows leadership, poise, and the ability to adapt to defenses that study him week after week. He also benefits from a stable environment: Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and a solid offensive line. Caleb Williams, on the other hand, is still testing his durability, composure, and ability to maintain pace when games get heavy.

The question isn’t whether Caleb Williams is better than Patrick Mahomes. It’s whether he can keep this level as the season progresses, as defenses adjust, and as the narrative shifts from promise to pressure. For now, Mahomes remains the benchmark. But Williams is no longer just a rising star—he’s a legitimate threat.

And if the NFL teaches us anything, it’s that reigns don’t collapse overnight. They erode play by play, Sunday by Sunday. Patrick Mahomes still holds the throne, but Caleb Williams is already knocking. And he’s knocking hard.