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Caleb Williams inactive as Tyson Bagent is set to start for Bears against Packers
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers because of a hamstring injury.
He returned to practice this week, but the team listed him as inactive on Sunday morning.
Tyson Bagent is set to start in his place.
Bagent threw for 268 yards and one interception in the Bears' win over the New York Jets last Sunday.
Williams' absence means his return to game action will wait at least another week.
If he is back in Week 6, his first game would be against the Atlanta Falcons.
Caleb Williams was officially ruled inactive for the Bears’ game against the Packers because of a hamstring injury.
Tyson Bagent was set to start at quarterback against Green Bay.
Williams returned to practice during the week but was not ready to return to game action.
Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and an interception in the Bears’ previous game, a win over the Jets.
If Williams returns in Week 6, his first game back would be against the Falcons.
- Who
- The Chicago Bears, including quarterback Caleb Williams and expected starter Tyson Bagent, and the Green Bay Packers.
- What
- Williams was inactive, and Bagent was set to start at quarterback for the Bears.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Williams was dealing with a hamstring injury.
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Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and an interception in the Bears’ win over the Jets.
Williams returned to practice for the Bears.
The Bears listed Williams as inactive for the game against the Packers.
- Player
- Caleb Williams
- Injury
- Hamstring
- Expected Bears starter
- Tyson Bagent
- Bagent’s previous game
- 25-of-34 passing for 268 yards and one interception
- Possible return matchup
- Falcons in Week 6











