Caleb Williams leads Bears to victory, seeks further improvement

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Caleb Williams leads Bears to victory, seeks further improvement
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Caleb Williams returned from injury to guide the Chicago Bears to a victory against the Atlanta Falcons on October 18. Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and one touchdown, earning praise from Tom Brady during the broadcast. However, Williams expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, stating he still has areas to improve. The Bears improved to 4-2, while the Falcons fell to 2-4, marking Atlanta's second consecutive loss. Chicago will next host the New England Patriots on October 26.

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  • •Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and 1 touchdown.
  • •Williams achieved an 83.3% completion percentage, a Bears record.
  • •Bears improve to 4-2 in the standings while Falcons drop to 2-4.
  • •This victory marks the Bears' third win in four games.
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The Chicago Bears’ star quarterback Caleb Williams made a winning return from injury , leading his team to another victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. His eye-catching performance earned high praise from NFL legend Tom Brady, but Williams himself remained far from completely satisfied with his outing. During the broadcast, Brady […] The post Bears QB Caleb Williams isn’t satisfied despite Tom Brady’s praise appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Caleb Williams hadn’t played since hurting his hamstring against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, and Tom Brady was in the FOX booth for his return. Brady called the Chicago Bears’ 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, praised the quarterback throughout the broadcast, and then named him the “LFG Player of the Game” after a 30-of-36, 305-yard afternoon.

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