Overview
- Caleb Williams was ruled out of the Week 4 home game with a hamstring injury and missed his second straight contest as the Bears prepared for Sunday’s matchup.
- Tyson Bagent was named the starter for Sunday after recent clearance from concussion protocol and the coaching staff opted for him over Case Keenum for the game plan.
- Left tackle Braxton Jones was ruled out with a knee injury and Theo Benedet started in his place as the Bears kept contingency options such as moving Joe Thuney or using Jordan McFadden available.
- Cornerback Kyler Gordon was designated to return from the PUP list and opened a 21-day activation window while running back D’Andre Swift returned to full practice and was available for the game.
- Chicago defeated the undermanned New York Jets 23-12 at Soldier Field on Sunday, a game that also saw the Jets end a 637-day interception drought and underscored how injuries are shaping short-term evaluations across both rosters.