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NFL·INJURY·October 17, 2026 04:46 PM ET

Caleb Williams set to return vs. Falcons; Jalen Hurts placed on IR, Lamar Jackson ruled out

Tyler Huntley starts again for Baltimore against Cleveland

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What happened: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams practiced in full this week and is expected to start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after missing three games with a torn hamstring, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts moves to injured reserve with a blood clot while running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is ruled out and receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) carries no designation into Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Additionally, the Baltimore Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (left ankle) for a second straight week, and the New England Patriots activated receiver A.J. Brown (ankle) from injured reserve to face the New York Jets.

Why it matters: Baltimore relies on Tyler Huntley against the Cleveland Browns after Huntley threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns in last week's overtime win over Atlanta. Philadelphia faces Carolina without Hurts, Barkley, Center Cam Jurgens (concussion), and running back Will Shipley (foot), leaving Smith as the primary healthy offensive focal point. In the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers without receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee) and tackle Josh Simmons (back).

By the numbers: Tyler Huntley: 201 passing yards, 2 TDs in Week 5 vs. Falcons. Caleb Williams: 3 games missed since suffering a torn hamstring in Week 2 vs. Vikings. Lamar Jackson: 2 consecutive games missed since injuring his left ankle in a 24-18 Week 4 win over the Titans.

What to watch: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel plans to make a Saturday decision on questionable running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) after he practiced all three days this week. Cleveland also lists running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's matchup with Baltimore after he wore a precautionary walking boot earlier in the week.

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