Caleb Williams inactive; Tyson Bagent starts for Bears at Packers

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Caleb Williams inactive; Tyson Bagent starts for Bears at Packers
Summary

Caleb Williams is inactive for the Chicago Bears' game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 11, 2026, due to a hamstring injury. This opens the door for Tyson Bagent to take over as the starting quarterback. The Bears enter the game with a 3-1 record, while the Packers are at 2-2, making this a critical matchup in the NFC North race. Chicago's game plan may need to shift to rely more on the run game and defense, as they hope to maintain their strong start against a division rival. Both teams are dealing with key injuries, adding to the stakes of this historic rivalry.

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  • •Bears listed Caleb Williams as inactive due to a hamstring injury.
  • •Tyson Bagent to start as quarterback against the Packers.
  • •Chicago is 3-1 while Green Bay stands at 2-2 before the game.
  • •Bears defense has kept opponents under 12 points in recent games.
  • •Packers face injury issues on their offensive line.
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  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams inactive for Bears-Packers, giving Tyson Bagent the spotlight
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There was some slight hope, but in the end, Williams is not ready.

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