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Is Ben Johnson About To Pull An All-Time Swerve Vs. The Packers? Why He Just Might

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson kept people guessing last week as to who would start on Sunday against the New York Jets. Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent? Ultimately, he went with Bagent, who had a solid performance in a…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:16 AM
Is Ben Johnson About To Pull An All-Time Swerve Vs. The Packers? Why He Just Might
Key Things to Know
  • Erik Lambert analyzes whether Bears coach Ben Johnson might surprisingly start Caleb Williams over Tyson Bagent against Green Bay.
  • Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced early in the week that Tyson Bagent would be Sunday's starting quarterback.
  • Caleb Williams returned to practice on Friday and is officially questionable due to a hamstring injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced that Tyson Bagent will start at quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. However, speculation arose about a potential surprise return for Caleb Williams after Williams returned to practice on Friday and was listed as questionable following a hamstring injury.

Erik Lambert argues that the talk is primarily gamesmanship and expects Bagent to start as planned. Lambert writes that with the Bears sitting at 3-1, the team should avoid risking Williams' health until he has fully recovered.

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