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NFL·INJURY·October 17, 2026 04:39 PM ET

Bears plan to start QB Caleb Williams on Sunday, per Rapoport

Full week of starter reps clears him despite questionable tag

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He’s back: The #Bears are planning to start QB Caleb Williams on Sunday, sources tell NFL Network and ESPN. After a fu Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The Chicago Bears plan to start quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN. Williams logged a full week of practice and took first-team reps after entering the weekend with a questionable designation.

Why it matters: The move ends an absence that began in late September when a hamstring injury carried a 3-to-4-week recovery timeline. Returning the 2024 No. 1 overall pick to the starting lineup restores Chicago's primary offensive centerpiece for Sunday's regular-season matchup.

What to watch: Chicago will make its final game-day active/inactive designations 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff.

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