‘What the hell is this?’ Matthew Stafford does not hold back on Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams entered the 2025 season with a lot of expectations on his shoulders. The Chicago Bears drafted him at No. 1 in 2024, and he had a decent rookie season. However, many expected more from the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, particularly in leading the team to greater heights.

He went beyond silencing his critics in his second season, guiding the Bears to the NFC North title with an 11-6 record. Williams also powered the team to the Divisional Round after a Wild Card Round victory over its archrivals, the Green Bay Packers.

The quarterback completed 330-of-568 passes for 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also showcased a cool demeanor under pressure and demonstrated maturity beyond his years.

Matthew Stafford shares reaction to Caleb Williams’ insane throw

Williams made a memorable jump throw in their Wild Card Round victory against Green Bay. He turned a fourth-and-eight into a 27-yard strike to Rome Odunze. Last year’s MVP, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, shared his reaction to the highlight reel play.

“Every snow game is a little bit different,” Stafford said, via “Green Light with Chris Long.” “What kind of snow? I know this is like we’re getting weatherman-y, but it’s like, is it wet snow? Is it dry snow? Is there a ton of wind? Is there, you know, all these other things with it. They’re all different.

“They’re a lot of fun to play in, except when you’re playing Caleb Williams and he sprints back to the 50 and launches the freaking NFL blitz jump throw for a touchdown. I was like, ‘What the hell is this?’”

Matthew Stafford had a front-row seat to Caleb Williams’ miracle touchdown throw pic.twitter.com/WeIlxjuZw1

— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) June 26, 2026

Williams’ heroics led to Chicago eliminating Green Bay, 31-27. However, they bowed out to Stafford and the Rams in the Divisional Round. 

Nevertheless, the Los Angeles star quarterback still had nothing but high praise for Williams.

“I think he’s just, with the ball in his hand, as scary as anybody for sure, right?” Stafford said. “You don’t know what’s going to happen.

“He was running back to the 50, and I’m in my head going, ‘Oh, sweet. All right, here we go. What are we doing here?’ Then I was like, ‘Oh, he launches.’ I’m like, ‘That looks kind of good, actually.’ Then I’m like, ‘Oh my God, they caught it.’”

Williams also proved that he can deliver when his team needs him the most and bring out the best from his teammates. The Bears are looking to have a deeper playoff run in 2026 with Williams continuing to star under center.

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