Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 18
Caleb Williams Returns for Bears After 3-Game Absence Against Falcons
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 18

Caleb Williams Returns for Bears After 3-Game Absence Against Falcons

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 18

Summary

  • Caleb Williams was officially active for Chicago’s 1 p.m. ET game in Atlanta, ending a three-game absence caused by a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2.
  • The Bears had signaled the return all week: Williams was listed questionable on the final injury report but practiced fully throughout the week.
  • Michael Penix is Chicago’s other active quarterback after leaving last weekend’s loss to the Ravens with injured ribs; he also practiced fully and carried no game-status designation.
  • Case Keenum was among Chicago’s inactives, clearing the way for Williams to resume the starting role as the Bears face the Falcons.

Insights

How will the Falcons exploit a short-handed Chicago defense while relying on Michael Penix to bounce back from his own rib injury?
Can Caleb Williams' recently healed hamstring withstand the pressure of a high-stakes rookie quarterback duel against Michael Penix?