Almost exactly four years ago, Spencer Rattler was benched in favor of Caleb Williams as Oklahoma rallied for a comeback win over Texas. This weekend, those two will meet on the field in the NFL as Rattler's New Orleans Saints visit Williams' Chicago Bears.

In 2021, Spencer Rattler was in his third season at Oklahoma and was the Sooners' starting quarterback. But in the middle of the season he was benched for true freshman Caleb Williams. At the time, it was disappointing. Now, Rattler is happy with how things worked out.

When looking back at the time he was benched at Oklahoma, Saints QB Spencer Rattler saw the good that came out of it.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler reflects on being benched for Caleb Williams ahead of their NFL matchup this Sunday.

Watch highlights from Spencer Rattler's game during the New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints game in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson's postgame interview after the Saints' game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Spencer Rattler passed for an 87-yard touchdown to Rashid Shaheed, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and New Orleans defeated the turnover-prone New York Giants 26-14 on Sunday for the Saints’ first victory ...

Rattler completed 20 of 26 passes for 227 yards in Sunday's 25-19 loss to the Patriots. He added 20 rushing yards on four carries. The second-year QB didn't commit a turnover for the fifth time in six starts to begin the season, but Rattler also wasn't ...