Bears prepare for Week 6 matchup against Falcons with QB Caleb Williams returning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Chicago Bears will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 on October 18, 2026. The Bears are set to welcome back starting quarterback Caleb Williams, who missed three games due to a hamstring injury. His return aims to revive a struggling offense and improve the run game. However, concerns persist about Chicago's defense, particularly in the secondary, following a poor performance against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears hope to limit Atlanta's run game and contain key receiver Drake London during the game.
- •Caleb Williams returns from injury, expected to impact Bears' offense.
- •Bears defense struggled against Packers, concerns about secondary persist.
- •Atlanta's run game ranks in the top five in the NFL.
- •Game is set to take place in a dome, eliminating weather issues.
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