Bears' Caleb Williams returns in victory, caution noted on expectations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Caleb Williams returned to the Chicago Bears after an injury, leading the team to a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on October 19. While his performance appeared solid, analyst Dan Graziano advised against premature celebrations regarding the Bears' prospects in the NFC North, highlighting competitors like the Vikings and Packers. The Bears aim to build on this win but face stiff challenges ahead.
- •Caleb Williams played the full game following an injury absence.
- •Bears defeated the Falcons 31-23 in Week 6 of the NFL season.
- •Analyst warns against viewing Bears as NFC North favorites just yet.
- •Vikings are currently unbeaten at 5-0, posing challenges for the Bears.
- •Bears' next game is against a competitive Packers team.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bears' Caleb Williams celebration may be premature
"The Chicago Bears' excitement over Caleb Williams being healthy is strong, but one NFL analyst warns not to get too pumped.
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