For the rest of their NFL careers, Drake Maye and Caleb Williams will be compared to each other. Who was better? Who won more? Who did the most?

In April 2024, Williams was drafted No. 1 by the Bears, projected as a generational talent coming out of USC. After the Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 choice, the Patriots picked Maye at No. 3 from North Carolina. Williams and Maye were among six quarterbacks selected in the first round, including Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy, all going in the top 12 picks.

On Thursday night, Maye and Williams met for the second time and first since both became stars at the highest level. The Bears won, beating the Patriots, 30–24, in primetime at Soldier Field. Williams stole the show, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns in victory, while Maye amassed 321 yards and a pair of scores, albeit with a costly second-quarter interception in the end zone.

Currently, Williams and Maye have a strong argument as the top quarterbacks of their class.…