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Caleb Williams moves closer to a return — and the Bears need him

The Chicago Bears' two-game winning streak without injured quarterback Caleb Williams came to an abrupt halt following a 31-7 defeat against the Green Bay Packers. The team was significantly outplayed, finishing the contest with a total of 245 yards gained compared to 428 for the visitors.

Head coach Ben Johnson indicated after the match that Williams is nearing his return to action, though his status remains week-to-week. The recovery process has advanced to on-field workouts, suggesting a potential comeback against the Falcons or the Patriots if progress continues.

The Bears' backup signal-callers struggled to keep the offense afloat during the loss. Starter Tyson Bagent was removed from the game after throwing two interceptions, and Case Keenum provided no substantial improvement.

Together, the two quarterbacks completed 23 of 40 passes for 195 yards, recorded no touchdowns, threw three interceptions, and posted a passer rating of 39.1. The defensive unit also faltered, failing to maintain its recent trend of holding opponents to 12 points or fewer.

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