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Bears expected to start Caleb Williams vs. Falcons, per report
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears plan to start quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after he recovered from a torn hamstring that sidelined him for three games.
- Williams returned to full practice this week, took the starter's reps, and is officially listed as questionable but trending positively toward playing in Week 6.
- Before his injury, Williams had a 65.6% completion rate with 407 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in two games, including a 59-37 win over the Panthers and a 9-3 loss to the Vikings.
- Williams has publicly addressed criticism about his injury reaction, asserting that his character was unfairly attacked and emphasizing the seriousness of his hamstring tear.
- The Bears, currently 3-2, have relied on Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum during Williams’ absence, but struggled offensively, including a recent 31-7 loss to the Packers, making Williams’ return a crucial boost for the team.
