Report: Bears to start Williams vs. Falcons after 3-game absence

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 20: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
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The Chicago Bears plan to start Caleb Williams on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, sources told ESPN's Ian Rapoport, Adam Schefter, and Mike Garafolo.

Williams missed the past three games due to a torn hamstring, but he reportedly went through a full week of practice without any setbacks.

The Bears quarterback is officially listed as questionable on the team's latest injury report.

Chicago went 2-1 during Williams' absence, starting Case Keenum in Week 3's victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and Tyson Bagent for the last two contests.

Williams threw two touchdowns and recorded 407 passing yards across his two appearances this season.

The Bears are in a three-way tie for second in the NFC North behind the undefeated Minnesota Vikings.

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