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Tyson Bagent to start for Bears vs Packers; Kyle Monangai leads Week 4 win

Bagent set for second straight start as Caleb Williams misses third game with hamstring strain.

By Cole Hartwell
Caleb Williams
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Caleb Williams will miss his third consecutive game due to a hamstring strain, coach Ben Johnson confirmed. Tyson Bagent will start his second straight game when the Chicago Bears face the Green Bay Packers in Week 5.

What happened

Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring strain suffered in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. He missed Week 3 and was out again in Week 4, when Bagent led the Bears to a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. Johnson told ESPN Chicago that Bagent “will be the guy” for the Packers game.

Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards against the Jets, throwing one interception and no touchdowns. Johnson described Bagent’s first start of 2026 as a “mixed bag” but praised how he “controlled the operation” and kept the offense moving.

Running back Kyle Monangai powered the offense with 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries. The Bears rushed for 232 yards and totaled 492 yards of offense with 34 first downs, a franchise record.

Context

Chicago is 3-1 and has won three games with three different starting quarterbacks this season. Williams started Week 1, then Bagent was in line for Week 3 before concussion protocol led to Case Keenum starting. Bagent has since been cleared and remains the starter until Williams returns.

The Bears signed Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension in the offseason, viewing him as a premier backup. Keenum also played well in his start against the Philadelphia Eagles.

What’s next

Williams’ hamstring strain reportedly carries a three-to-four-week recovery timeline, so he could also miss Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. A potential return would come in Week 7 against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Bagent is a low-end QB2 for Week 5 against the Packers. He threw for 268 yards in Week 4 but didn’t score a touchdown, so his ceiling is limited. Monangai is the biggest fantasy riser after 30 carries for 146 yards and two scores; he’s a must-start RB2 with Williams out. The Bears’ offense will lean on the run game and defense, which caps Bagent’s upside. In deep 2QB leagues, Bagent is a dart throw, but managers shouldn’t expect high yardage or multiple touchdowns. If you need a streaming quarterback, look elsewhere; if you need an emergency option, Bagent’s floor is around 10-15 points. Monitor Williams’ recovery, as his potential Week 7 return would bench Bagent and shake up the backfield usage.

Quick answers

Is Caleb Williams playing in Week 5?

No, he is out with a hamstring strain and will miss his third straight game against the Packers.

Who is the Bears starting quarterback with Williams out?

Tyson Bagent will start for the second consecutive week.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Caleb Williams to miss Bears' Week 5 rivalry game against Packers, Tyson Bagent set for second start (CBS Sports)
  3. Bears latest win shows they have formula beyond Caleb Williams | Opinion (Yahoo Sports)

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