Williams Becomes Repeat Madden Cover Honor for Elite Quarterbacks
Williams selected as Madden NFL 27 cover athlete after breakout season and Bears division title.
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Caleb Williams Madden NFL 27
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, becoming the first Bears player on the game's main cover. The game releases August 13, 2026.
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Chicago Bears win NFC North division title for first time since 2018
The Chicago Bears won their first NFC North division title since 2018 during the 2025-26 season, finishing with an 11-6 record. This marked their third playoff appearance since the 2010-11 season, a significant improvement from their 5-12 record during Williams' rookie campaign in 2024-25.
Caleb Williams selected as cover athlete for Madden NFL 27
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was selected as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27, the upcoming video game to be published by Electronic Arts. The standard edition cover features Williams performing his signature jump pass, while the deluxe edition depicts him performing his "Iceman" celebration. Williams is the first Chicago Bears player to receive this honor. The game launches worldwide on August 13, 2026.
Caleb Williams enters 2026 season with 90 overall rating in Madden NFL 27
Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, begins the 2026 season with a 90 overall rating out of a possible 99 in Madden NFL 27. Williams completed 58.1% of his passes for a Bears franchise-record 3,942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions over 17 starts in the 2025-26 season.
Chicago Bears reach NFC Divisional Round playoffs after 11-6 regular season
The Chicago Bears earned a No. 2 seed in the NFC Playoffs and reached the NFC Divisional Round following their 11-6 regular season record in 2025. The Bears featured quarterback Caleb Williams leading multiple comeback victories throughout the season. The team's playoff run ended with a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
Bears win wild card playoff game against Packers with Williams' jump pass to Rome Odunze
The Chicago Bears won a wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on January 10 with a memorable fourth-and-8 jump pass from quarterback Caleb Williams to tight end Rome Odunze. The play, which featured Williams scrambling and throwing while airborne, became a defining moment of the Bears' 2025 season and was selected as the NFL's Moment of the Year. This victory marked the Bears' first playoff win in 15 years.
Caleb Williams selected as cover athlete for Madden NFL 27 video game
EA Sports announced that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. Williams is the first Bears player to ever be featured on the main cover of the Madden game. The standard edition cover depicts Williams in mid-air throwing a jump pass with the Chicago skyline in the background. The deluxe edition features Williams in his white road jersey with snowflakes falling around him, referencing his "Iceman" nickname. The game will be released on August 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Caleb Williams completes second NFL season with 3,942 passing yards and 27 touchdowns
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed his second NFL season with 3,942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in 17 regular-season games. He completed 58.1 percent of his passes and rushed for 388 yards with 3 additional touchdowns. This set a franchise record for single-season passing yardage, nearly becoming the first Bears quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season. Under head coach Ben Johnson, Williams led the Bears to an 11-6 record, an NFC North division title, and a playoff victory.
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Williams Reaches 90 Overall as Bears Claim First Division Title Since 2018
Williams's 90 rating reflects his breakout impact as Bears reclaim NFC North title.
Williams Delivers Breakout Season as Bears Advance to Divisional Round
Williams posted 3,942 yards and 27 TDs as Bears reached divisional playoffs.
Caleb Williams Named Madden NFL 27 Cover Athlete
Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.