South Bend Elkhart, IN, October 18, 2026 —

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes after returning from a hamstring injury, helping Chicago earn a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.

The completion streak marked the start of Williams’ return to action. The available information does not specify when he sustained the injury, how long he was sidelined, or whether he had any limitations during the game. It also does not provide his total passing statistics, including his final completion total, passing yards or touchdowns.

Chicago’s eight-point win came on the road against Atlanta. The details provided do not identify when the game was played, describe the scoring sequence or name other players who contributed. They also do not say whether Williams’ first 12 completions came on the Bears’ opening possession or over a longer stretch of the game.

The reported start offers a limited but clear measure of Williams’ performance upon his return: he completed each of his first 12 pass attempts, and the Bears left Atlanta with a 31-23 win. Further information about the game and his recovery was not included in the account.


Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer on wsbt.com, see more information here.

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