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Caleb Williams Injury Update: Bears QB’s Week 6 Status Revealed

Caleb Williams missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, but the Chicago Bears franchise quarterback will make his return to the field in Week 6. Originally selected with the first-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the USC…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11:04 AM
Caleb Williams Injury Update: Bears QB’s Week 6 Status Revealed
Key Things to Know
  • Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will return from a three-game hamstring injury absence in Week 6.
  • NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Williams is set to play against the Atlanta Falcons despite being questionable.
  • Williams originally suffered the hamstring injury late in a Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will return to the field in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. Williams had missed the previous three games due to a hamstring injury sustained against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. Although he was officially listed as questionable, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Williams will play.

The Bears went 2-1 during Williams's absence under head coach Ben Johnson. Williams will face fellow 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix, with both teams looking to strengthen their respective division standings.

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