Bears turn to Bagent again with Williams missing third game

Week 5 trip to Green Bay tests division ground

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 37m1 min read

Johnson makes clear early it'll be Bagent this week. Caleb Williams will miss his third game Via @jjones9 on X

What happened: Coach Ben Johnson named Tyson Bagent the Week 5 starter early in the week. Caleb Williams will miss his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury.

Why it matters: Chicago faces a division road test while its starting quarterback remains sidelined. Another start for Bagent will shape evaluation of the offense through the October stretch.

By the numbers: Williams completed 330 of 568 passes for 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in 17 games in 2025. Drafted first overall out of USC in 2024, he is now set to miss his third straight game.

What to watch: Watch Williams' practice participation for a Week 6 return timeline. Bagent's performance at Green Bay will determine the plan from there.

Sources

@jjones9 2026-10-05T16:43:21.130027+00:00

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