The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots selected Caleb Williams and Drake Maye with the first and third picks in the 2024 NFL draft, respectively. Both players looked to translate their collegiate success to the NFL.Williams thrived in the Bears' Week 13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Maye dropped a two-word message on Instagram for his draft mate after the game. He wrote,"That dude."Williams posted a stat line of 154 passing yards, one touchdown and an interception. He was sacked twice and posted a 56.9 passer rating.It was the Bears' fifth consecutive win, putting them in a great spot in the NFC. While it's rare to see second-year players earn significant Super Bowl buzz, more wins of this nature could see Williams and Maye lead their teams to a Super Bowl matchup in February.Drake Maye and Caleb Williams are soaring in 2025Drake Maye has been a crucial part of the New England Patriots' resurgence under coach Mike Vrabel. The North Carolina Tar Heels product has amassed a stat line of 3,130 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 12 games.The New England Patriots (10-2) are in first place in the AFC West. They've posted statement wins over the Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals. Drake Maye is an MVP frontrunner, and the team is aiming to be a favorite to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.Caleb Williams is playing more assured football in his second season in the NFL. Williams has amassed a stat line of 2,722 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games. He's been sacked just 19 times this season, which is a testament to the work that the revamped offensive line has done.Caleb Williams and the Bears have recorded statement wins against the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and Eagles. They're atop the NFC North, and will like their chances of a deep postseason run.