Shaky Debut Has Caleb Williams Seeking Redemption as He Prepares to Face Off Against Texans' Rising Star Stroud in Sunday Night Showdown

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams insisted he won't be motivated by comparisons to C.J. Stroud when the Chicago Bears visit the Houston Texans on Sunday night. Both quarterbacks made their NFL debuts last week, with varying degrees of success. Williams struggled in the Bears' loss to the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for just 106 yards and an interception. Meanwhile, Stroud excelled for the Texans, throwing for 242 yards and two touchdowns in their win over the New England Patriots.

coach Matt Eberflus echoed Williams' sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the rookie quarterback concentrating on his own development. "Caleb understands what he needs to work on," Eberflus said. "He's been working hard in practice this week. We're confident he's going to bounce back and play a better game this Sunday."

The Bears are banking on Williams to lead their team to victory on Sunday night. While last week's loss was a disappointment, the team remains optimistic about their chances this week. "We've been through tough games before," said wide receiver Darnell Mooney. "We know how to bounce back. We just need to go out there and execute our game plan."

For the Texans, Stroud's impressive debut has generated a lot of excitement. The rookie quarterback's poise under pressure and ability to read defenses have earned him high praise from coach DeMeco Ryans. "C.J. is a special player," Ryans said. "We knew he had the potential to be a great quarterback in this league. Now it's just a matter of him continuing to work hard and improve every week."

As for Sunday's matchup, both teams are looking forward to what promises to be an exciting game. The Bears and Texans have a long history of competitive games, and this week's encounter should be no exception. With Williams and Stroud set to face off, it's bound to be a quarterback battle for the ages.