QB · CHI · #18
Caleb WilliamsQ
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 226 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 18, 2001 (age 24.9)
- College
- USC; Oklahoma
He ranks QB29 through 2 games, down from QB5. Early, not a finished step down.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
8,250
Range 7,480–9,007
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young QB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
45.0 pts
22.5 PPG
407 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 107 rush yds
Week 6 projection
19.1 pts
@ ATL · floor–ceiling 10.7–26.9
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.98
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchWilliams threw for 407 yards and 2 TDs in 2026, ranking QB29 through 2 games. He ranks QB29 through 2 games, down from QB5. Early, not a finished step down. 2026 still treats him as a QB you start every week. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Caleb Williams.
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Fantasy Football Rankings
Dynasty-league weekly fantasy football rankings, updated every Wednesday. Week 6 top QB, RB, WR and TE by projected half-PPR points, with injury news.
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Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings
Jayden Daniels leads the Week 6 board at 27.3, four teams are on bye, and Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams and Saquon Barkley all have a path back.
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Week 4 Key Injuries
Lamar Jackson left in a walking boot, Ja'Marr Chase is in the concussion protocol, and Saquon Barkley hurt his hamstring. Monday-morning status on each.
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Week 3 Key Injuries: Jefferson, Achane, and a Williams Correction
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Dynasty Mailbag: Week 3
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Week 3 Injury Report: Three Young Quarterbacks Down
Week 3 injury report: Jaxson Dart is done for the regular season, Jayden Daniels is doubtful with the same elbow, and Caleb Williams is still week to week.
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The Bears Might Start Their Third-String QB Monday Night. Here's What It Means.
Tyson Bagent is in the concussion protocol and Caleb Williams is week to week with a hamstring. Here's the Bears quarterback situation and the dynasty fallout.
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Is Caleb Williams a Buy-Low After Year One in Chicago?
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
45.0
PPG
22.5
Rank so far
QB29
Key stats
- Pass yds: 407 (QB34)
- Pass TD: 2 (QB33)
2026 week shape
1/2 Boom 50%
0/2 Bust 0%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB29so far | 45.0 | 22.5 | 407 | 2 | 107 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | QB5 | 317.2 | 18.7 | 3942 | 27 | 383 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 | QB16 | 254.5 | 15.0 | 3541 | 20 | 489 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W2 | 7.7 | MIN | 66 plays · 53% pass | 138 | 42 | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 37.3Boom | CAR | 68 plays · 43% pass | 269 / 2 TD | 65 / 2 TD | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 2 Engine grade
Projected 25.6 · scored 7.7 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +17.9.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- MIN-17% · 195 pass yards
- CAR+4% · 243 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 99.1% mean
pass-attempt share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
99.6%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressure rate
- 25.1%
- On-target throw %
- 69.8%
- Avg time in pocket
- 2.5s
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 20262 G · 2 Out
- 16.5 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R1 (1 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2026 season to date · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- Time to throw
- 3.42s
- Aggressiveness
- 14.5%
- CPOE
- 3.3pp
- Air yds to sticks
- -2.7yd
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Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Caleb Williams's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Williams scores 8,250 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Caleb Williams's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 20.4 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Caleb Williams in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.