This is what Chicago Bears fans were dreaming of when Caleb Williams’ name was called out as the NFL’s new No. 1 overall pick.The Super Bowl is still winnable for a team that hasn’t won it all since 1985, while the new Iceman could still capture the league’s MVP award.This is what the Bears imagined when they drafted Caleb WilliamsGettyIt appeared that Williams was lost for the season in Week 2, after a season-opening victory and 59-point offensive outburst was followed by Chicago’s franchise quarterback being carted off the field and sadly waving goodbye to fans.“We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there,” Bears head coach Ben Johnson said.Veteran Case Keenum played the hero on Monday Night Football to keep Chicago alive in the loaded NFC North, which features all four teams above .500 and with legitimate playoff hopes.But the Bears simply aren’t the same without Williams, who returned from a three-game absence to play highly efficient football on Sunday in a 31-23 road win over the Atlanta Falcons.Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and a 111.2 rating.He outplayed Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., connected with eight different receivers and once again reminded the NFL that the Bears have one of the most dynamic offenses in the league when No. 18 is at QB.Williams proclaimed that he felt comfortable “from the rip,” then proceeded to complete his initial 12 passes and climb back up the NFL MVP odds.“You’re itching on the sideline during the season,” Williams said. “I’ve had a hamstring injury before, but it was at the end of the year. I had three weeks to be able to get back and play. And so being able sit back and recover, recover, recover … and when I get back just to show who I am and who we are.”The former USC star was so efficient that he was caught off guard by his accuracy.Williams is playing the best football of his career and could lead the Bears to the Super BowlgettyBen Johnson has created one of the best offenses in the NFLGettyA big game vs Drake Maye and the Patriots awaits the Bears on Thursday Night FootballGetty“I didn’t know that I went 30 for 36, and so I’ve got to go obviously back and watch the tape,” Williams said. “I missed a couple things.”The Bears’ (4-2) offense ranks fifth in the NFL in average yards (388.3), despite Johnson already having to rely upon three different QBs.Minnesota (5-0) currently has the edge in the North but the Vikings are the weakest of the league’s three remaining undefeated teams.Williams has another chance to prove he’s a real 2026 MVP candidate on the latest episode of Thursday Night Football, when Drake Maye — drafted two spots behind the Iceman in 2024 — and the New England Patriots visit Solider Field.The cheapest single ticket for that midseason blockbuster was $429 on Monday morning.If Williams collects the win and the Bears improve to an impressive 5-2, the Super Bowl buzz will return in Chicago and a healed franchise QB will be surrounded by increased MVP chatter. Williams is playing the best football career — and it appeared that his Iceman season was over a month ago.NFL's Greatest......Ranking the top 10......Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and moreTight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?Join talkSPORT’s dedicated US Sports YouTube channel The S* Word every Tuesday and Thursday for our brand new NFL shows.On Tuesdays, Will Gavin and US senior reporter Brian T. Smith will debate the biggest talking points from the NFL weekend, while on Thursdays Efe Obada joins the crew to talk to players past and present and break down what to look for across the league.