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Bears still unsure who starts at QB in Week 6

Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday and trained Sunday at Lambeau Field, but coach Ben Johnson gave no sign he is ready to play Atlanta; the hamstring remains undecided.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 11:20 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Ben Johnson says Bears are ‘still working through’ who will start at QB in Week 6”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:20 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Ben Johnson, Mike Johnson, Bears, QB.
BBN covered this story before: Jordan Love torches Bears as Packers win 31-7 (October 12).

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Yahoo SportsBen Johnson says Bears are ‘still working through’ who will start at QB in Week 6

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Ben Johnson would not name a Week 6 starting quarterback against the Falcons, saying the Bears are still working through it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStill working through it. Like a group project the night before it's due?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCaleb Williams returned to practice Friday and worked out with trainers Sunday at Lambeau Field. He hasn't played since he strained his right hamstring.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the whole season is waiting on a hamstring. What does a hamstring even do, Rex, besides ruin Mondays?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's the engine room of the pocket, Kenji.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorYou drop back, you plant, you throw, and without it your offense is a car with no wheels.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWheels.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorElsewhere tonight, the Bills lead the Rams thirty-four to twenty-seven with one thirty-two left in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland won ALCS Game 1 over Tampa Bay, seven to three.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo does the hamstring get a vote on Sunday, or is Chicago just going to ask the whole stadium?