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Bears’ Caleb Williams Puts ESPN on Notice After Statement Win

Caleb Williams returned from a three-game absence Sunday and led the Chicago Bears to a 31-23 road victory over the Atlanta Falcons, then took a pointed shot at an ESPN studio show that had unanimously predicted an Atlanta win.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:57 PM
Bears’ Caleb Williams Puts ESPN on Notice After Statement Win
Key Things to Know
  • Caleb Williams called out ESPN analysts after leading the Chicago Bears to a 31-23 win over Atlanta.
  • Williams set a Bears franchise record by completing 83.3 percent of his passes for 305 yards and a touchdown.
  • Running back D'Andre Swift scored two rushing touchdowns as Chicago built a 31-7 lead before holding off Atlanta.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams called out ESPN's "Get Up" analysts for unanimously picking against his team following a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Returning from a three-game hamstring injury absence, Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and one touchdown, setting a franchise record with an 83.3 percent completion rate as Chicago improved to 4-2.

The Bears established a 31-7 lead before holding off a fourth-quarter rally by Atlanta. D'Andre Swift contributed two rushing touchdowns, Colston Loveland caught a 14-yard touchdown pass, and cornerback Kyler Gordon recorded three sacks. Williams will continue to manage his hamstring on a short week ahead of Thursday's game against the New England Patriots.

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