Caleb Williams expected to return for Bears against Falcons in Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Caleb Williams is set to play for the Chicago Bears in their Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 2. Reports indicate Williams has had no setbacks in his recovery. While he was sidelined, backup quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum led the Bears to a 2-1 record, with the team currently at 3-2 after a loss to the Green Bay Packers. Williams has thrown for 407 yards with two touchdowns and one interception over the season.
- •Chicago Bears expect Caleb Williams to start against Atlanta Falcons.
- •Williams has been sidelined since Week 2 due to a hamstring injury.
- •Backup quarterbacks achieved a 2-1 record during his absence.
- •Bears are currently 3-2 after losing to the Packers.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams (hamstring) expected to play vs. Falcons in Week 6
"Williams has been sidelined since Week 2.
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