“Dude is trash” “Showing true colors”: NFL fans rip Caleb Williams for recording 32 passing yards in halftime of Bears vs. Packers NFC North clash

Caleb Williams has led the Chicago Bears to a monstrous 9-3 turnaround in the 2025 season thus far. But after 30 minutes on Sunday, he looked more like his 2024 self.

Visiting the Green Bay Packers, the second-year quarterback had just 11 passing yards in the first half as his team failed to see the end zone at all, with a 33-yard field goal being their only points. And there was much mockery headed his direction:

Travis

@TriggaT318

Caleb Williams 14 passing yards and its almost halftime. Dude is trash

St. Clair Flair

@NewWorldOrderNH

Sassy ass Caleb Williams showing his true colors 😂 Get them tf outta here.

Yaa

@BDr6136

@Underdog His boyfriend isn’t gonna be happy with his performance tonight. Caleb gonna have to sleep on the couch

Brawndo is Back

@BrawndoReturns

Caleb Williams 32 yards passing. He sucks period.

HTown Brodie

@BodieWeeBey

They was doing victory laps as if he was the reason for their success. Dude is mid at best

Not a single one of Williams' weapons reached even 30 scrimmage yards, with rookie running back Kyle Monangai coming the closest with 25 yards on eight carries. Another running back, D'Andre Swift was the only player to have multiple receptions, eventually logging 11 yards.

Meanwhile, the Packers saw Christian Watson and Bo Melton amass at least 40 yards and catch a touchdown each from Jordan Love. Josh Jacobs complemented them with 44 yards on 12 carries.

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Caleb Williams received glowing endorsement from former Bears champion

For so long, the Bears have been synonymous with quarterback struggles. In fact, the franchise has never had a 4,000-yard passer throughout its history.

Even during their defensively dominant 1980s heyday, Jim McMahon was never the most prolific passer of his era, overshadowed by the likes of Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, and John Elway. However, a member of that era believes Caleb Williams can break the mold and revive the glory days with the right mentoring.

On Friday’s episode of Good Morning Football, Ron Rivera said about the second-year quarterback’s development:

"He has a tremendous amount of talent, but he still has to learn and harness the rest of his game. I think that part of it is just understanding the acumen of the game… of being able to sit back in the pocket, go through your reads, make plays or dump the ball.

“Every now and then, I see him try to force things, to make things happen. You don’t always have to have that. You just take what’s there and manage the game. And then when they need you to make a big play, step up.”

Nevertheless, he had this bold guarantee:

“This young man, I really think, is going to be a solid pro. I think this guy’s going to have a tremendous career, and is going to lead the Bears to another opportunity to get another one of those Lombardi Trophies.”

After three quarters, the Bears trailed the Packers 21-14.