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

Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a touchdown on the Bears' first drive in his return from a hamstring injury.

By Cole Hartwell
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Caleb Williams returned to the Chicago Bears’ lineup in Week 6 and found Colston Loveland for a touchdown on the opening drive against the Atlanta Falcons. On the Bears’ first drive, Williams was 6-for-60 for 64 yards and a touchdown pass to Loveland.

What happened

Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the game, while running four times for three yards. Yahoo Sports reported the Bears beat the Falcons 31-23.

On the opening drive, Williams hooked up with Loveland three times for 36 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown pass, according to ClutchPoints. That touchdown was Williams’ 50th career passing touchdown, per Yahoo Sports.

Context

Williams missed three games with a right hamstring injury before returning in Week 6. Loveland, who entered the game with 24.0 PPR points on the season, had 5 targets, 2 receptions and 19 receiving yards in Week 5. He was projected for 9.5 PPR points in Week 6.

Timeline

On Oct. 15, Fantasy Football Desk reported Williams was a full participant in practice for a second straight day, putting him on track to start Sunday’s game against the Falcons. On Oct. 17, Williams said he felt physically ready to start and was awaiting the final go-ahead from the coaching staff and trainers. On Oct. 18, it was reported that Williams returns from the hamstring injury for the Bears’ Week 6 game against the Falcons.

What’s next

The Bears’ Week 6 game was away at the Atlanta Falcons, and Yahoo Sports noted it’s a short week, as the Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday night in Week 7.

Caleb Williams on the Bears' first drive: 6-for-60, 64 yards and a TD pass to Colston Loveland.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Caleb Williams looked sharp in his return, completing 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown, and he remains a bona fide QB1 in all fantasy leagues, according to Yahoo Sports. With the Bears hosting the Patriots on Thursday night in Week 7, Williams should be started in all formats.

Colston Loveland hooked up with Williams three times for 36 yards on the opening drive, including a 14-yard touchdown. He entered Week 6 with only 24.0 PPR points through five games, but his connection with Williams on the first drive is encouraging. Loveland is worth a speculative add in deeper leagues, though his overall volume remains limited. Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent remain the backups at quarterback on the Bears’ depth chart.

Quick answers

Will Caleb Williams play in Week 6?

Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury and started for the Bears in Week 6 against the Falcons.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Caleb Williams injury update: Returns from hamstring injury for Week 6 vs. Falcons (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. Caleb Williams feels ready to start Week 6 vs. Falcons, awaits Bears' final call (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Caleb Williams injury update: Full practice again, on track to start Week 6 vs. Falcons (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. Caleb Williams goes over 300 yards in Week 6 return (Yahoo Sports)
  7. Caleb Williams does something only 2 NFL MVPs have ever done (Yahoo Sports)
  8. Caleb Williams on the Bears' first drive: 6-for-60, 64 yards and a TD pass to Colston Loveland. (X (@FieldYates))

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