After missing the last three games, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to return for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN and NFL Network.
He’s back: The #Bears are planning to start QB Caleb Williams on Sunday, sources tell NFL Network and ESPN.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 17, 2026
After a full week of practice, Williams was listed as questionable. But he took the starter reps and is ready to roll. pic.twitter.com/UsIiu0QrjT
In the three games without Williams, the Bears went 2-1. Case Keenum started in Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles and delivered one of his best performances. However, Chicago started Tyson Bagent at quarterback the next two games. Bagent threw an interception and struggled against the New York Jets in Week 4. Despite that,
the Bears started him again in Week 5, which was a disaster on both sides of the ball.
Chicago needs to beat Atlanta to keep pace in the NFC North, arguably the NFL's most competitive division right now. Every team has a winning record, with three teams, including the Bears, sitting at 3-2. The Minnesota Vikings, who are on bye this week, are also undefeated.
In Williams’ career so far, he is undefeated against the NFC South, completing two-thirds of his passes and throwing four touchdowns with only one interception in those games. He also averages nearly 250 passing yards when playing the NFC South. However, this is his first return from injury in his NFL career, so questions remain about whether he will play at full strength in this game.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: QB Caleb Williams back for Chicago Bears Week 6 game vs Falcons
