CJ Stroud and Caleb Williams (Photo via @NFL Twitter)
Cameras caught Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams awkwardly ignoring a heartwarming message from Houston Texans superstar CJ Stroud following their Week 2 showdown on “Sunday Night Football.”

In the first clash between the two young quarterbacks, CJ Stroud narrowly led Houston to a close 19-13 victory that moved his Texans to 2-0. The second-year signal-caller threw for 260 yards and a touchdown, while Williams was only 23-of-37 for 174 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.

After the game, cameras and microphones caught Stroud and Williams having a brief post-game conversation. Stroud offered some kind words of encouragement, telling the rookie QB to, “Learn from those mistakes” and that he will flourish in the NFL.

But as you can see from Williams’ facial expression and body language, he didn’t seem all that keen to listen to CJ Stroud’s advice whatsoever:

The No. 2 pick of 2023 had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history a year ago, completing 63.9 percent of pass attempts for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He led Houston to a surprise AFC South division crown and a Wild Card Round victory over the Cleveland Browns.

So if there’s a quarterback Caleb Williams can learn and take advice from, it’s the guy who joined a team with zero expectations and immediately turned them into a Super Bowl contender.

Stroud’s Texans will take on the 2-0 Minnesota Vikings on the road this Sunday, while the Bears will try to improve to 2-1 when they visit the 0-2 Indianapolis Colts.

Caleb Williams Has To Improve After Sluggish Start

Through his first two NFL games, Williams has completed 56.1 percent of pass attempts for only 267 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions. If the Bears (1-1) are to make the jump to playoff contention like Stroud’s Texans did a year ago, the 2024 first overall pick is going to have to progress sooner rather than later.

PHOTO: Social Media Is Saying The Same Thing After Cool Pic Emerges Of CJ Stroud & Caleb Williams’ Moms Together Before Texans-Bears SNF Game

CJ Stroud and Caleb Williams shaking hands after a game.Caleb Williams and CJ Stroud (Photo via Getty Images)
NFL fans were saying the same thing after an image of CJ Stroud’s mother with Caleb Williams’ mother went viral on Sunday evening.

In a “Sunday Night Football” clash of two big-named young quarterbacks, CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans narrowly got past Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears 19-13 in a defensive slugfest to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Less than an hour before kickoff, the @NFL X/Twitter account shared a photo of the two quarterbacks’ mothers hanging out together. Check out the wholesome photo of Caleb’s mom, Dayne, with Kimberly Stroud:

And social media had all sorts of great reactions to this heartwarming image of the proud moms together:

 

NFL and NBC executives probably weren’t expecting a low-scoring affair between the two star-studded offenses. But each team mustered just one touchdown, with CJ Stroud hitting Nico Collins for a 28-yard score and Khalil Herbert tallying a rushing TD in the second quarter.

One week after failing to hit 100 passing yards against the Tennessee Titans, Caleb Williams had just 174 passing yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. CJ Stroud was 23-of-36 for 260 yards, one touchdown and no turnovers.

Through his first two games, Williams has 267 passing yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions. CJ Stroud has a superb 69.1 completion percentage for 494 yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions.

CJ Stroud & Texans Look Like Super Bowl Contenders

The Texans were the biggest surprise team of 2023, winning the AFC South with a 10-7 record before taking down the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round.

Houston looks even more dangerous than last year, with running back Joe Mixon, All-Pro wideout Stefon Diggs and star defensive end Danielle Hunter bringing more game-changing abilities to a loaded roster.

With a dynamic offense, a stingy defense and a top-tier head coach, the Texans check off every box as a Super Bowl contender.