Report: Bears' Caleb Williams on track to start vs. Falcons
Williams was a full participant in practice for a second straight day, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports, ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.
- Williams: 36 of 55, 407 yards, 2 TDs, 1 interception
- Williams has 107 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs in two starts
- Bears are 3-2; Falcons are 2-3
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was listed as a full participant in practice for a second straight day, putting him on track to start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday.
Williams has played two games this season, both as a starter. He has completed 36 of 55 passes for 407 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception, and has been sacked five times.
He has also run 15 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and has one fumble.
The Bears are 3-2. Their offense ranks 19th of 32 teams in EPA per play and their defense ranks 8th. The Falcons are 2-3, with the 17th-ranked offense and the 14th-ranked defense by that measure.
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Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
For a second straight day, Bears QB Caleb Williams was listed as a full participant in practice, putting him on track to start Sunday’s game against the Falcons. https://t.co/mg6nugrmx4
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
Caleb Williams officially is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. https://t.co/20sGoBpdes
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
After another full practice, #Bears QB Caleb Williams is officially questionable. https://t.co/tox9V3OAlW
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
He’s back: The Bears are planning to start Caleb Williams after he missed the past three games due to a torn hamstring but went through a full week of practice this week without any setbacks, per NFLN and ESPN. https://t.co/zLxQ7Mbvsq
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
He’s back: The #Bears are planning to start QB Caleb Williams on Sunday, sources tell NFL Network and ESPN. After a full week of practice, Williams was listed as questionable. But he took the starter reps and is ready to roll. https://t.co/UsIiu0QrjT
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
The Insiders on @nflgameday Kickoff with @MikeGarafolo: #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is out indefinitely; #Patriots WB AJ Brown is back; The #Cowboys add to their D once again; #Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is up in the air for next week; #Bears QB Caleb Williams returns. https://t.co/GqWhE2hRvp
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
Jalen Hurts will be out an estimated three months as he undergoes treatment. https://t.co/riJ68k5Q8H
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
This statement details why there was such a dramatic change in the diagnosis for Jalen Hurts. When doctors found multiple blood clots in his lungs, it went from being able to manage it to immediate treatment. Hurts is out for the season. https://t.co/5rYLhTYGuF
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
Jalen Hurts will be out for the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. https://t.co/PYfJpO16FS
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season after several blood clots were revealed in his lungs. Before the London game, Hurts was in the hospital until 4 am and did not sleep because sleep was a risk. He played the game without having slept. Crazy. https://t.co/HCOaiwLNw0
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, who is out for the season after several blood clots were revealed in his lungs, has been undergoing tests for days. Before the London game, Hurts was in the hospital until 4 am and did not sleep because sleep was a risk. He played without having slept. https://t.co/avMUeBBOua
Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter · ESPN
More about Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts now being expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs: https://t.co/5PDkyDWqwy
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet · NFL Network
Here is the full story on #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, whose season is expected to be over as he undergoes treatment for blood clots: https://t.co/wjsi7R9Nxs https://t.co/wjsi7R9Nxs
From the reports quoted here and Keel Stats data; every number is checked against them before publishing.
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