Spencer Rattler vs. Caleb Williams: History Behind Saints-Bears Debate

After a prolonged quarterback competition during the summer, Spencer Rattler was named the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints just before the 2025 season began. Rattler, a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, outperformed Tyler Shough and Jake Haener to secure the position. His consistency and prior experience—having played in seven games the previous season due to an injury to Derek Carr—contributed to this decision. In those appearances, he completed 57% of his passes for four touchdowns and four interceptions, though the team lost all six games he started.

Despite the Saints starting the current season with an 0-2 record, Rattler has emerged as a positive standout. Through two games, he has completed 65% of his passes for 421 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. His performance has earned him a ranking as the ninth-best quarterback in the league according to Pro Football Focus.

Rattler's strong play has sparked significant discussion on social media, with many comparing him favorably to Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Chicago Bears. Statistical comparisons and fan reactions highlight Rattler's efficiency and suggest he may be outperforming Williams, generating buzz that the Saints may have secured a draft steal.

The two quarterbacks share a history as former teammates at the University of Oklahoma, where Rattler was initially a highly touted prospect before Williams eventually took over as starter. Both transferred in 2022—Rattler to South Carolina and Williams to USC. Their careers will intersect again on October 19th, when the Saints face the Bears, providing a direct on-field comparison.