Week 9 NFL MVP tracker: Can Caleb Williams join Joe Montana in making history?

Key Points:

• Caleb Williams became the first quarterback this season to surpass 200 passing yards against the Seattle Seahawks' defense, completing 70.6% of his passes for 247 yards and a touchdown in a 34-17 win.
• The Seahawks had previously allowed the fewest passing yards per game (144.4) and total yards per game (233.9), effectively limiting top quarterbacks like Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes before facing Williams.
• Williams demonstrated strong command of the Chicago Bears' offense, benefiting from play action and showing his ability to operate efficiently under pressure, marking his third game this season with a touchdown, no interceptions, and over 70% completion.
• Despite his impressive performance, Williams' chances at the NFL MVP award are hindered by a hamstring injury that caused him to miss three games, a significant obstacle given that only Joe Montana has won MVP after missing that many games since 1970.
• To contend for MVP, Williams must continue to excel as an efficient passer on a top-performing team, mirroring Montana's 1989 season where he led in efficiency metrics despite missed games.