Bears optimistic about Caleb Williams returning for Week 6 against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Chicago Bears are preparing for their Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons with hopes that quarterback Caleb Williams will return to action. Williams has been sidelined for three games due to a Grade 2 hamstring injury sustained in Week 2. He returned to practice last Friday as a limited participant, boosting optimism about his availability. Head coach Ben Johnson indicated that Williams is on track for a potential return, but confirmation is still pending based on Thursday's injury report.
- •Caleb Williams has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.
- •He returned to practice last Friday under limited participation.
- •Head coach Ben Johnson stated Williams is on track to return.
- •The Bears play the Falcons on Sunday.
- •The final decision on Williams' availability will come from Thursday's injury report.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Latest injury update on Bears QB Caleb Williams in Week 6
"There's optimism that Bears QB Caleb Williams will return to the lineup Sunday vs. the Falcons. We're keeping track of the latest injury updates.
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