The Chicago Bears showed many improvements during the 2025 NFL season. Chicago won the NFC North with an 11-6 record. The duo of Caleb Williams at quarterback and Ben Johnson as head coach played a big role in the Bears improvement. Chicago will no doubt have a tougher schedule in 2026.
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Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs with the ball against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (31) during the fourth quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Well, Williams was officially placed on the cover of the Madden 27 video game. A lot of people expect him to take another step forward during the 2026 NFL season here.
He’s in the game 🎮 pic.twitter.com/emdW3Nvx6m
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) June 3, 2026
Chicago Bears Fans Thrilled That QB Caleb Williams Was Placed on the Cover of Madden 27
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Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass against Los Angeles Rams defensive end Kobie Turner (91) during the third quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
There are a lot of Bears fans who are thrilled that Williams was placed on the cover of Madden 27. This is what some Chicago fans had to say about this big announcement on Twitter:
REALLY BECOMING THE FACE OF THE LEAGUE pic.twitter.com/m7POLw1qrm
— ۟ (@needtherapyfrr) June 3, 2026
THE ICEMAN pic.twitter.com/vCTaRpDpqC
— Eluvhz (@Eluvhz) June 3, 2026
Hope the Madden Curse doesn’t strike
— Boredwon (@boredwon) June 3, 2026
Caleb Williams being revealed as the cover athlete on Pride Month is fitting
— Mac (@cmccow11) June 3, 2026
They could’ve done the Chicago skyline so much better
— #FireJedHoyer (@cubs_2016) June 3, 2026
There are a lot of people who think that Williams could potentially be in the MVP conversation in his third season for Chicago. With that being said, there are a lot of people who know that the Madden cover has been a curse in the past. He is only 24 years old. Williams last season completed 58.1% of his passes for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 388 yards on 77 carries and three touchdowns, along with averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
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