The Chicago Bears are looking like legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and Caleb Williams' return from injury has helped take the team to another level. One incredible statistic captures just how dominant Chicago has been since getting its starting quarterback back.

According to the latest numbers, the Bears have led for 158 minutes and 33 seconds of the 180 minutes played since Williams returned. They have only been tied at 0-0 and have never trailed during that stretch. Chicago has controlled nearly every moment of its last three games, giving the rest of the NFL another reason to pay attention.

The Bears are also coming off consecutive wins over the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Those victories made NFL history, as Chicago became the first team ever to defeat both participants from the previous Super Bowl in back-to-back games.

Williams deserves plenty of credit for the team's offensive production. He has a collection of weapons around him and is giving Chicago the quarterback play it needs to compete with the league's best teams. The offense has shown it can dictate games rather than constantly fight from behind.

However, the defense deserves just as much attention. The addition of Jeffery Simmons has helped transform the unit into one of the NFL's best, giving Chicago another disruptive presence up front. His impact has helped elevate a defense that can now complement Williams and the offense.

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That balance is what makes the Bears so dangerous. They can score with the best teams in the league while also making life difficult for opposing offenses. Chicago is no longer relying on one side of the ball to carry the team.

There is still plenty of season left, but the Bears are building a convincing case as a Super Bowl threat. Williams has the offense rolling, Simmons has helped strengthen the defense, and the team's recent results show just how difficult Chicago will be to stop.