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Report: Bears QB Caleb Williams to start vs. Falcons

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:17 PM · 1 min read
Report: Bears QB Caleb Williams to start vs. Falcons — KFGO, New York Sports news
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By Field Level Media Oct 17 (Field Level Media) Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Falcons ​in Atlanta after missing the previous three games ‌with a hamstring injury, ESPN and NFL Network reported Saturday. Williams, who has been sidelined since injuring his right hamstring against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, practiced fully throughout the week without a ‌setback. The ​Bears officially listed Williams as questionable ⁠Friday, but he handled first-team ⁠work and continued to progress through the final two practices of the week, according to the reports. Coach Ben Johnson said Friday that Williams was on track after the ​quarterback increased his workload. Chicago went 2-1 without Williams. Case Keenum started a Week 3 victory over the Philadelphia ⁠Eagles before Tyson Bagent led ⁠the Bears past the New York Jets ​in Week 4 and started last week s loss to the Green ​Bay Packers. Williams has completed 36 of

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