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Ben Johnson Made His Call: Tyson Bagent Is Starting, and the Rivalry Stakes Are Massive

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Tyson Bagent is officially getting the nod, stepping in as the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears’ huge Week 5 rivalry game against the Green Bay Packers. This isn’t just another game, it’s a divisional slugfest, and the Bears are rolling with their third different QB this season.

Chicago’s QB Carousel Keeps Spinning

The Bears have already racked up three wins this 2026 NFL season, and here’s the kicker: each of those victories came with a different quarterback at the helm. Talk about a wild ride, right? It shows some serious grit from the team, but it also screams instability under center. Now, with starter Caleb Williams still on the sidelines dealing with a hamstring injury, head coach Ben Johnson had a tough decision to make.

The Week 5 Decision and What It Means

Johnson was facing a classic Week 5 dilemma: send out veteran Case Keenum or give the young gun, Tyson Bagent, the keys to the offense against their biggest rivals. Unlike some of the suspense earlier in the season, Johnson didn’t drag it out. He made the call, picking Bagent to lead the charge against the Packers. This is a massive test for Bagent and a huge moment for the Bears, trying to keep their season momentum going despite the QB drama. It’s all on Bagent’s shoulders now, and Bears fans are definitely feeling the weight of this one heading into the rivalry matchup.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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