ESPN and NFL Network report Williams practiced all week without setbacks after a torn hamstring sidelined him for three games.
NFL Network and ESPN report the Bears plan to start Williams against the Falcons in Week 6. He missed three games with a torn hamstring but practiced all week without setbacks.
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NFL Network and ESPN report that the Chicago Bears plan to start Caleb Williams against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, three games after a torn hamstring forced him out of the lineup.
He’s back: The #Bears are planning to start QB Caleb Williams on Sunday, sources tell NFL Network and ESPN. After a full week of practice, Williams was listed as questionable. But he took the starter reps and is ready to roll.
Williams has not played since Chicago's Sept. 20 game against Minnesota. He completed a full week of practice without a setback, participated fully and took the first-team reps. Coach Ben Johnson said Friday that the quarterback was “on track,” although the Bears officially listed him as questionable.
Chicago went 2-1 while Williams was sidelined. Case Keenum started the Week 3 win over Philadelphia, while Tyson Bagent went 1-1 in the next two games.
Many accounts criticized the Bears’ decision to start Caleb Williams against the Falcons, questioning his hamstring recovery and toughness, while positive replies welcomed his return as a crucial boost.
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Many accounts criticized the Bears’ decision to start Caleb Williams against the Falcons, questioning his hamstring recovery and toughness, while positive replies welcomed his return as a crucial boost.
Based on 375 sentiment-bearing replies from 314 accounts across 5 conversations.
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Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported Bears coach Ben Johnson said Tyson Bagent will start this week and is expected to start Sunday at Green Bay, while Caleb Williams continues to work his way back.
