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Caleb Williams returns, throws 14-yard TD to Loveland as Bears lead

Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to start for the Chicago Bears, connecting with Colston Loveland for an early touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.

Caleb Williams returns, throws 14-yard TD to Loveland as Bears lead

Key points

  • Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to start the Bears' Week 6 game against the Falcons.
  • Williams connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 14-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
  • Running back Roschon Johnson added a four-yard rushing touchdown for Chicago.
  • The Bears were held to 4.2 yards per play by the Minnesota Vikings in the following week.

Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to start the Chicago Bears’ Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Early scoring drive

On the opening drive, Williams connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 14‑yard touchdown, giving Chicago an early lead over Atlanta.

Running back Roschon Johnson later added a four‑yard rushing touchdown, recorded as the Bears’ third rushing score of the game.

Subsequent defensive note

In the following week, the Bears were held to 4.2 yards per play by the Minnesota Vikings.

Fantasy context

Fantasy analysis lists Loveland among Chicago’s tight ends to watch, alongside running back D’Andre Swift and wide receiver Rome Odunze.

Your questions, answered

Who did Caleb Williams throw a touchdown to against the Falcons?

Caleb Williams connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 14-yard touchdown.

What injury did Caleb Williams return from?

Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to start the game.

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