Overview
- The Bears plan to start quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday after he missed three games with a right hamstring tear that occurred in Week 2.
- Williams practiced in full all week, passed the team's stress testing and remained listed as questionable on the official report before multiple outlets reported he would start.
- Chicago turned to Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent while Williams was out and Bagent's poor Week 5 outing against Green Bay helped accelerate the decision to reinstate the starter.
- Reports from NFL Network, ESPN and local media on Saturday say Williams took starter reps in practice and the coaching staff will still monitor him in pregame warmups with backups available if needed.
- Williams is the Bears' 2024 No. 1 pick and his return restores the team's primary playmaker and rushing threat while raising expectations that Chicago's offense can regain consistency this midseason.