{
  "id": 9055777,
  "title": "Colin Cowherd says Caleb Williams is ‘carrying’ NFL, compares him to Tiger Woods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/colin-cowherd-says-caleb-williams-is-carrying-nfl-compares-him-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:30:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colin-cowherd-says-caleb-williams-013014977.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2025 NFL season, Colin Cowherd noted Caleb Williams emerged as a breakout star, revitalizing the Chicago Bears franchise and boosting fan enthusiasm. Williams outdid his previous performance in Week 1, leading the Bears to 59 points against Carolina. However, Williams suffered a severe leg injury in Week 2, causing the NFL world to anxiously await updates on his recovery. The league insider Tom Pelissero suggested a possibility that Williams may be fit for Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Commentator Colin Cowherd placed Williams in an elite group, stating he was \"carrying the league,\" like Tiger Woods for golf. He emphasized the significance of Williams' status, comparing him to LeBron James and Wemby, and highlighting the impact on the NFL's popularity.",
  "summary": "Caleb Williams was the breakout star of the 2025 NFL season, rejuvenating one of the league’s iconic franchises and giving hope to a passionate fanbase. Williams arguably one-upped his performance from last year in Week 1, leading the Chicago Bears offense to put up a whopping 59 points in a win over Carolina. But just…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}