Caleb Williams sets new Bears single-season passing record vs. Lions

The Chicago Bears officially have a new single-season passing record holder, and his name is Caleb Williams. The second-year quarterback etched his name into the franchise's historic record books as he became the single-season passing leader on Sunday, moving past Eric Kramer's previous record of 3,838 yards he set back in 1995.

Heading into Sunday's game, Williams had the third-most passing yards of any Bears quarterback in a season, behind Kramer and Jay Cutler's 3,812 yards in 2014. Williams needed just 109 yards to move into first place. He accomplished the feat a bit later than expected in the fourth quarter, but it came on a memorable play. Williams found wide receiver Jahdae Walker for a 25-yard touchdown pass to put him at 114 on the day. The touchdown cut a two-score deficit to one as the Bears trail the Detroit Lions 16-8.

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Top 10 Bears single-season passing leaders

1. Caleb Williams (3,844*)

2. Eric Kramer (3,838 in 1995)

3. Jay Cutler (3,812 in 2014)

4. Jay Cutler (3,666 in 2009)

5. Jay Cutler (3,659 in 2015)

6. Caleb Williams (3,541 in 2024)

7. Jay Cutler (3,274 in 2010)

8. Mitchell Trubisky (3,223 in 2018)

9. Rex Grossman (3,193 in 2006)

10. Billy Wade (3,172 in 1962)

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears QB Caleb Williams sets franchise single-season passing record