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Caleb Williams' Sunday status looks positive, plus Week 6 and the…

Chicago coach Ben Johnson gave player health updates, and the early word on quarterback Caleb Williams is encouraging; Sunday's game now hangs on a hamstring.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance on Coffee Talk
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChicago coach Ben Johnson gave player health updates yesterday, and the news on quarterback Caleb Williams is positive for Sunday.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have read ceasefire statements with less optimism.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPositive is the word the coach used, and in my experience that word is carrying a great deal of luggage.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPositive today, Gloria. Sunday is three days away, and a hamstring has all the time in the world.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFiling that under canned goods. Nobody opens it until Sunday.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRecount the shelf.

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  1. Bears Announce Surprising Caleb Williams Decision Before Packers · Yahoo Sports
  2. Gavin Williams fans 12 in ALDS Game 5; USC stuns Penn State · Yahoo Sports
  3. Ex-Jet Quincy Williams makes good on defensive warning to former team · New York Post
  4. Bears fall 31-7 to Packers; Johnson's Bagent call questioned · Yahoo Sports
  5. Recall petition approved for City Councilmember Brandy Williams · Colorado Springs Gazette
  6. Guardians start Williams in ALCS Game 3; Michigan line hurting · ESPN
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