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Caleb Williams is sensational in return from injury with career-best completion streak to lead Bears past Falcons
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to lead the Chicago Bears to a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, completing 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers.
- Williams started the game strong, completing his first 12 passes—a career-best start—and threw a highlight-reel touchdown to tight end Colston Loveland on a high-risk play.
- The Bears built a commanding 31-7 lead but had to withstand a late Falcons rally, ultimately securing the win by controlling the clock in the final minutes.
- Chicago improved to 4-2 in the NFC North, staying competitive behind the undefeated Minnesota Vikings, with key contributions from receivers Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland.
- The Falcons dropped to 2-4 and 0-3 at home, struggling in quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s return from injury, as they prepare for upcoming challenging games.
