Overview
- Following a 31-7 loss to Green Bay on Sunday, coach Ben Johnson said Williams is “on track” and “close” to playing, with the team treating his status as a possible game‑time decision.
- Williams injured his hamstring in Week 2 and has missed three games, during which the Bears went 2-1 and currently sit at 3-2.
- The quarterback resumed limited practice last Friday and NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo said Williams is “making a push” to play in Week 6.
- Sunday’s defeat exposed the drop in Chicago’s offense when Tyson Bagent started, was benched, and Case Keenum relieved, increasing pressure to have Williams available.
- A healthy Williams would change game planning against the Falcons and running back Bijan Robinson and could affect starter choices, play-calling and short-term roster decisions.