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SFNewer update on Caleb Williams: Caleb Williams throws TD to Colston Loveland on opening drive in Week 6 return
Caleb Williams injury update: Returns from hamstring injury for Week 6 vs. Falcons
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is returning from a hamstring injury for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Caleb Williams returns from a hamstring injury for the Bears’ Week 6 game against the Falcons on Sunday, according to Yahoo Sports.
What happened
Williams is back after missing three games with a right hamstring injury. The injury occurred in a Week 2 loss to Minnesota. He went through his first full practice Thursday since the injury, and he feels physically ready to start.
He said he has some medical hurdles to pass ahead of Sunday’s matchup before the training staff can clear him. “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 46.0 PPR points in two games this season, with 407 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, one interception, 107 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. That’s 23.0 PPR points per game. He’s added in 20,619 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours.
Timeline
On Oct. 15, it was reported that Williams was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, based on a walk-through, and appears on track to make his return Sunday against Atlanta, although the team had not yet officially announced his return. Bears coach Ben Johnson first revealed Williams’ participation status during his media availability on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport said on The Pat McAfee Show, “It looks pretty good for Caleb Williams to return this week…there’s a pretty good chance that we see him on Sunday.”
On Oct. 17, it was reported that Williams feels physically ready to start against the Falcons after missing three games with a right hamstring injury, and he is awaiting the final go-ahead from the coaching staff and trainers after going through his first full practice Thursday.
Depth chart
Case Keenum is next on the Bears’ QB depth chart. He has 26.2 PPR points in three games this season, with 355 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, one interception and one rushing touchdown. Tyson Bagent has 15.2 PPR points in three games.
What’s next
The Bears play the Falcons on the road on Sunday, October 18.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Williams is a high-upside QB play given his rushing ability — he has two rushing touchdowns this season. He’s projected for 15.9 PPR points in Week 6. Managers who have been waiting for his return can fire him up as a QB1 against the Falcons, though keep in mind he hasn’t played since Week 2. Keenum and Bagent lose all fantasy relevance.
Quick answers
Will Caleb Williams play in Week 6?
Yahoo Sports reports that Williams returns from a hamstring injury for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
What is Caleb Williams' injury status?
Williams missed three games with a right hamstring injury. He feels physically ready to start and awaits final clearance.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Chicago Bears depth chart, QB (Sleeper)
- Caleb Williams feels ready to start Week 6 vs. Falcons, awaits Bears' final call (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Caleb Williams injury update: Full practice again, on track to start Week 6 vs. Falcons (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Caleb Williams injury update: Full practice participant for Week 6 vs. Falcons (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Week 6 NFL schedule, scores, live updates: Caleb Williams returns from hamstring injury, A.J. Brown activated from IR, will play vs. Jets (Yahoo Sports)
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