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Caleb Williams is back, so are Chicago's big hopes: Bears vs. Falcons winners and losers

The Chicago Bears’ championship aspirations got a major boost Sunday as Caleb Williams returned from a three-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, delivering a commanding 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Williams, who looked fully restored, threw for 305 yards and a touchdown while limiting his rushing attempts to just four carries for three yards—a cautious approach that suited Chicago’s early 31-7 lead.

His fluid movement and precision passing, including a 14-yard touchdown strike to Colston Loveland on the opening drive, signaled his readiness to lead the Bears (4-2) back toward their playoff ambitions after overcoming what had been the most serious injury of his young career. The Falcons, now 2-4, struggled to contain Williams while also dealing with their own setbacks, including rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels being carted off the field on a backboard in the third quarter after suffering a neck injury that halted play for several minutes and left Mercedes-Benz Stadium in stunned silence.

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