Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams notched his maiden NFL victory, while rookie quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix marked their career milestones with first-ever touchdowns, despite their teams' losses.
Despite the absence of victories for their respective teams on Sunday, rookie quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix etched their names in the record books by registering their first career touchdowns.
Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick by the Washington Commanders, took the reins as the starting quarterback against a seasoned Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. He displayed his poise by completing 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown to the Commanders' tally. However, Tampa Bay emerged victorious with a 37-20 margin.
Caleb Williams Earns First NFL Win While Daniels, Nix Showcase Potential
Nix, the Broncos' first-round selection from Oregon, earned the starting nod over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson. He contributed 138 passing yards and a 4-yard rushing touchdown, but his efforts were overshadowed by Denver's 26-20 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks.
Chicago Bears' top overall pick Caleb Williams endured a challenging outing in his first NFL start, completing only 14 of 29 passes for a meager 93 yards. However, the Bears' defense and special teams came to his rescue, securing a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Caleb Williams Earns First NFL Win While Daniels, Nix Showcase Potential
Despite his uninspiring passing performance, Williams showcased his mobility and elusiveness, rushing for 31 yards and evading pressure throughout the game. His impressive debut bodes well for his future prospects with the Bears.
Two other rookie quarterbacks, Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons, did not see any game action on Sunday. Maye watched from the sidelines as veteran Mac Jones guided the Patriots to a 30-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins, while Penix sat behind veteran Marcus Mariota in the Falcons' 27-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Caleb Williams Earns First NFL Win While Daniels, Nix Showcase Potential
