As we roll into Week 10 of the NFL season, two bottom teams from their respective divisions are set to clash this coming Sunday. The New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears.

It’s like trying to pull themselves out of hell for the Patriots. With a rough 2-7 record, their fans probably feel like scratching their eyes out. And things aren’t looking much better for the Bears, either. Sitting at the bottom of the NFC North with a 4-4 record, any playoff hopes probably feel like sand slipping through their fingers. Despite these tough times, Bears QB Caleb Williams is excited to face off against Drake Maye.

Williams and Maye have known each other since high school. They never really got a chance to play against each other in college. But in a way, they’ve followed each other’s careers over the years. Both have also expressed strong praise for each other from time to time. It’s pretty cool how they’ve supported each other from afar.

Ahead of Sunday’s game, Williams opened up about his connection with Patriots QB Drake Maye, calling him a strong figure – an accurate and explosive player. “I’ve actually known Drake for a while. He’s an Elite 11 guy, been in the same class as me since then.” Currently, in their rookie season, both Williams and Maye will face each other for the first time in the NFL.

Despite struggling seasons with their respective teams, we know what both bring to the table. They’re athletic, young, full of energy, and still adjusting to the NFL’s pace. It must be exciting for the two buddies, who have known each other since high school, to finally face off against each other in a league like the NFL. Williams and Maye’s face-off has gotten fans hyped up. That’s the spirit of the NFL!

So far, Caleb Williams has played all eight games this season. He has thrown nine touchdowns and five interceptions, and he averages about 208 yards per game. And the Patriots’ QB, Drake Maye, has played 5 games this season. He has passed for 770 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions. However, there’s one intriguing thing in the mix. Both the players’ introduction to the NFL is with one of the lesser successful franchises. So, can they do better somewhere else?

Do Caleb Williams and Drake Maye deserve to be in better teams?

This season, the Chicago Bears have always been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Whether it’s been poor coaching decisions, disappointing performances, or blowing winnable games, it’s been a rough ride. Recently, former NFL player Chris Canty threw some shade at Caleb for struggling to find his rhythm in the big league.

When it comes to Drake Maye, there’s no doubt he’s got a lot of talent and potential. But, let’s be real, injuries have slowed him down a bit. He gives it his all to get the win, but yeah, he does fumble here and there. This season, he’s mostly been backing up Jacoby Brissett.

Both of the young QBs have their off days. And honestly, it might be because they don’t have the kind of mentorship that young NFL players need to thrive. At least we can say that about Caleb Williams. The QB’s carrying all the weight right now, especially with the team’s struggles on both defense and offense. We hope they find their rhythm soon because the NFL world is rooting for these young QBs.