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Newer update on Caleb Williams: Caleb Williams throws TD to Colston Loveland on opening drive in Week 6 return

Caleb Williams feels ready to start Week 6 vs. Falcons, awaits Bears' final call

The QB has done full practices but Chicago hasn't named a Week 6 starter.

By Cole Hartwell
Caleb Williams
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Caleb Williams told reporters he feels physically prepared to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. He has missed three straight contests because of a right hamstring injury.

What happened

Williams said he is waiting for final approval from the coaching staff and trainers before he can play, according to the Associated Press. He described the injury as a “bad” hamstring tear in his right leg, per the Chicago Tribune, and said he still needs to pass some medical tests.

“We’ll go through the stress test this week and at the end of the week we’ll make a decision if I’m good to go or not,” Williams said.

Context

Williams has put up 46.0 PPR points in two appearances this season, with 407 passing yards, two touchdown passes, one interception, 107 rushing yards and two rushing scores. He is averaging 23.0 PPR points per game. The Bears have not yet said whether he will get the start in Week 6.

Timeline

  • October 9: Williams was limited in practice and listed as questionable for Week 5 against Green Bay. Coach Ben Johnson named Tyson Bagent the starter for that game.
  • October 15: Williams was listed as a full practice participant, which put him on track to return against Atlanta.
  • October 15: Another report said Williams completed a full practice on that date and updated his Instagram profile.

Depth chart

Case Keenum is listed as QB2 and has 26.2 PPR points in three games this season. Bagent is QB3 with 15.2 PPR points in three games.

What’s next

The Bears play at Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 18. Williams needs clearance from the team’s medical staff before he can suit up.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Williams looks like he will be back under center in Week 6, but the Bears are waiting on a final stress test before making the call. He is a borderline QB1 in a road matchup with the Falcons and should be in lineups if he is active. Keenum and Bagent have both struggled to produce fantasy value as backups. If Williams is unexpectedly ruled out, Keenum would likely get the start, but he is no more than a low-end QB2 streamer.

Quick answers

Will Caleb Williams play in Week 6?

Williams feels physically ready and has completed full practices, but the Bears have not officially named a starter. He needs final clearance from the coaching staff and trainers.

What is Caleb Williams' injury status?

Williams has missed three games with a right hamstring injury that he described as a "bad" tear. He is awaiting final medical approval to return.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Chicago Bears depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
  4. Caleb Williams injury update: Full practice again, on track to start Week 6 vs. Falcons (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Caleb Williams injury update: limited practice, questionable for Week 5 vs. Packers (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Who will be the Bears starting quarterback vs. Falcons? What Ben Johnson said (Yahoo Sports)

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