Patrick Mahomes comparison puts Caleb Williams in the spotlight after Terrell Owens reacts to Bears QB’s rapid rise

Caleb Williams is giving the Chicago Bears a reason to believe their offense can compete with the NFL’s best, and Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens has noticed. After back-to-back 300-yard passing performances, Williams has drawn a striking comparison to Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. The timing matters. Williams missed three games with a hamstring injury, yet his return has brought fresh energy to Chicago’s playoff push. Owens believes the young quarterback is beginning to show why the Bears made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2024.Terrell Owens names Caleb Williams and Patrick Mahomes among NFL’s most dynamic QBsOwens shared his thoughts on Williams during his “Get TO The Point” podcast, praising the quarterback’s recent performances while making it clear that his playing ability matters far more than his personal style.“You already know. Number one. Paint my nail with this lip,” Owens said. “ This dude right here. Hey, Caleb, I paint my nails every weekend. Williams. The man, the Chicago Bears, these guys are balling. I don’t know what else to say about him. All I know is right now, he’s definitely special. This is his second week over 300 yards passing.“Painting nails or no painting nails, you cannot deny this guy’s ability and his talent. I think this is why they drafted him. I think at the end of last season, going into the playoffs, again, they should have gone further. Now you’re starting to see this guy really emerge. I think the game is starting to slow down.”Williams backed up that praise with a strong showing against the New England Patriots. He threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns in Chicago’s 30-24 win, helping the Bears improve to 5-2. The performance followed an equally impressive display against Atlanta, where he completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.Those outings made Williams the first Bears quarterback to throw for more than 300 yards in consecutive games since Mitch Trubisky did it in three straight games in 2018.Owens then took the comparison further, putting Williams alongside one of the league’s most accomplished quarterbacks.“When you talk about dynamic quarterbacks, between him and Patrick Mahomes, these are the two most dynamic quarterbacks at that position,” Owens added.Caleb Williams’ progress gives Chicago more reasons for optimismThe comparison is about Caleb Williams’ style and potential, not a claim that he has already reached Mahomes’ level of achievement. His ability to create plays when protection breaks down, move outside the pocket and deliver difficult throws has caught attention. Now, he is also showing better control of the offense.That development could matter more to Chicago than any individual statistic. Williams has sometimes relied on his natural talent to escape pressure and extend plays. His recent performances suggest he is becoming more comfortable making quick decisions and working within the offense.The Bears have won four of their last five games, and Williams’ return has strengthened their position as they chase a playoff spot. He has also credited his offensive line and receivers for helping him succeed, a sign that he understands how much the team's performance depends on everyone doing their job.Mahomes remains the benchmark for quarterbacks who can change a game with both planned plays and improvisation. Williams still has plenty to prove over a full season, but Owens’ comments reflect a growing sense that Chicago may finally be seeing its young quarterback put everything together.The next test comes against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. Another strong performance would give Williams a chance to show that his recent surge is more than a brief hot streak.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.