Ben Johnson doesn’t prefer to reveal who the starting quarterback is. He has three options: Caleb Williams, Case Keenum, and Tyson Bagent. He may transfer the torch to whoever is healthy. But that’s a game-time decision for him, and for his team alone. Not for reporters, as per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.Anyhow, earlier this week, the insider said the starter could be Tyson Bagent for the Week 5 matchup against longtime rivals the Green Bay Packers. Also, Caleb Williams may start practicing next week, ahead of Week 6 vs. the Atlanta Falcons.But Williams started practicing on this week’s Friday itself. He is listed questionable for Week 5 game. He may not start against the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Is Caleb Williams playing today?
This is a trick question for everyone! Because everything depends on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams is listed questionable for the Week 5 game. Tyson Bagent is expected to start against Jordan Love’s team at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin. So, Williams could be a game-time decision.The Score reporter Chris Emma wrote via X that Ben Johnson said Williams is throwing, running, and making progress in his recovery without any setbacks.“We got him progressively increasing the amount of running that’s going on, and of course the throwing aspect of it is a big part of his position as well. Our guys have a good plan in place, and we’re just going step by step with that right now,” the Chicago Bears Year 2 head coach said.So, even if he is listed questionable in the final injury report, Williams may not wear the gear to enter the gridiron.As per Wyatt Grindley of NFLTradeRumors.co, Williams is “progressing notably” in his on-field recovery. He looked “spry [active] and comfortable taking drops.” According to The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer, Williams could return for Week 6 vs. the Atlanta Falcons or Week 7 vs. the New England Patriots.According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Williams has resumed throwing, but he is still working his way back to running at full speed [due to his dual-threat capability as both a quarterback and a running back].While he is inching closer to returning from his hamstring injury, Tyson Bagent will start this Sunday at Green Bay. Bottom line: Williams will likely not play in Week 5.
Caleb Williams hamstring injury
Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact right leg injury late in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears’ 3-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Williams cried out in pain and was unable to get up from the ground. They carted him to the locker room.Williams avoided a major injury. He was diagnosed with a grade 2 hamstring injury. He was listed as Week-to-Week. He played in two games and missed two since. He returned to practice on Friday ahead of the Week 5 game vs. Green Bay.As per Draft Sharks, the 2024 draft pick has a very low injury risk. He has a 20% chance of injury in 2026; his per-game injury chance is 1.3%. He was projected to miss one game, but he has missed two and may miss his third game against Green Bay. His durability score is 5; the highest possible score is 5.
Caleb Williams 2026 stats
Team: Chicago BearsTotal games: 2Completions: 36 on 55 attemptsCompletions%: 65.5Passing yards: 407Passing touchdowns: 2Rushing attempts: 15Rushing yards: 107Rushing touchdowns: 2Interceptions: 1Passer rating: 85.0
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers preview
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ETLocation: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WisconsinTV/Broadcast: FOXRadio: Chicago – ESPN Chicago 1000 AM and 100.3 FM HD2, Green Bay – 95.7 BIG FM [WRIT]Live Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, NFL+, Hulu + LiveTV, FOXSports.com, DAZN, or YouTube TV2026 Season Records: Chicago Bears [3-1] and Green Bay Packers [2-2].
Bears vs. Packers odds and prediction
According to consensus betting lines,Point spread: Bears -1.5Moneyline: Bears -123, Packers +160Over/Under: 45.5 points.