Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Takes on 'Hot Ones'
Williams said he fell in love with Chicago after eating every wing and praised the city’s people, food and sports.
- On Thursday, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams appeared on 'Hot Ones' and successfully consumed all 10 chicken wings, with sauces reaching nearly 3,000,000 Scoville units on the Scoville Scale.
- Reflecting on his move, Williams shared that he initially doubted he would enjoy Chicago, saying "I didn't think I was gonna like it that much, to be honest," but ultimately fell in love with the city.
- Head coach Ben Johnson maintains a dual dynamic as both mentor and "jazz partner" to Williams, who values Johnson's toughness during the week and the poetic nature of their game-day connection.
- Williams credits a pre-snap "deep breath" for helping him zone in during critical moments, a mental technique rooted in the confidence and hard work he has invested throughout his career.
- Winning remains Williams' primary motivation as he prepares for the upcoming season, stating "Winning, winning, winning handles everything," and aims to establish himself as the face of the Chicago franchise long-term.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams takes on 'Hot Ones'
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Top 5 moments from Bears QB Caleb Williams' 'Hot Ones' debut
<p>Before he began the hot wing gauntlet on the popular streaming show “Hot Ones,” <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> quarterback <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/halas-intrigue/2026/09/01/bears-kyler-gordon-podcast-halas-intrigue" target="_blank" >Caleb Williams</a> took a few deep breaths.</p><p>“That’s typically what I do before a two-minute drill,” he said.</p><p>Williams, w…
Bears' Caleb Williams went on 'Hot Ones': Here's how it went and what he said
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – APRIL 26: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears speaks answers a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Halas Hall on April 26, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Caleb Williams was drafted first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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