Caleb Williams is finally expected to start for the Chicago Bears on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, a massive boost for a team that has been limping through the last few weeks. This guy has been sidelined for three games after tearing his hamstring, but reports say he’s back at full capacity in practice this week, taking all the starter’s reps. Even though he is officially listed as questionable for Week 6, all signs point to him taking the field.
The QB Carousel Was Rough, Man
Before the injury, Williams played in two games, and honestly, it was a mixed bag. He led the Bears to a crazy 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers, which was electric! But then he got hurt in a tough 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. In those two appearances, he had a 65.6 completion percentage, threw for 407 yards, notched two touchdowns, and had one interception. Not bad for a rookie coming out of the gate. His absence saw the Bears lean on Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum, and credit where it’s due, they managed to pull off two wins out of three games. But then Week 5 happened.
That Packers Game Was A Trainwreck, Seriously
We all saw what went down last week: a brutal 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Ouch. Head coach Ben Johnson had to bench Bagent for Keenum after Bagent went 12-of-21 for a measly 87 yards, tossed two picks, and had zero touchdowns. Just a nightmare. Keenum didn’t exactly light it up either, going 11-of-19 for 108 yards with one interception and no touchdowns. You can just feel the frustration from that performance. Getting Williams back isn’t just a “boost” for the offense, it’s a desperate plea for stability and competence under center.
With Williams trending toward a return, the Bears, currently sitting at 3-2, are going to need every ounce of his talent. They are in a tough division where the race is super close, and the top team, the Vikings, hasn’t even lost a game yet. This Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons is huge. It’s not just about getting their guy back, it’s about staying in the fight and proving they belong. Keep an eye on those Falcons, because this is where the Bears season could really pivot.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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