Caleb Williams’ return fuels Bears’ 31-23 win over Falcons
Bears beat Falcons 31-23 as Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes and D’Andre Swift scored two rushing touchdowns, while Kyler Gordon recorded three sacks.
Key points
- Williams finished 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown in his first game back from hamstring injury.
- D’Andre Swift added two rushing touchdowns and 44 yards on 16 carries.
- Kyler Gordon had three sacks, forced two fumbles, and helped stop a Falcons comeback.
- Bears held a 31‑7 lead and capped the win at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, improving to 4‑2.
- The Falcons scored 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the deficit.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury as the Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.
Williams opened the game by completing six of six passes for 64 yards, including a 14‑yard scoring pass to tight end Colston Loveland, and finished with 30 of 36 completions for 305 yards and one touchdown.
Running back D’Andre Swift contributed two rushing touchdowns, the first on a 4‑yard run and the second on a short drive before halftime, finishing with 44 yards on 16 carries.
The Bears built a 31‑7 lead before holding off a fourth‑quarter comeback by Atlanta, which scored 16 unanswered points.
Defensive standout cornerback Kyler Gordon, activated from the physically unable to perform list after a calf injury, recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles, including a sack on Michael Penix Jr. with 2:54 remaining that led to a recovery by Devin Bush at the Falcons’ 28‑yard line.
The victory gave Chicago a 31‑23 road win at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, improving its record to 4‑2 for the season.
Your questions, answered
How did Caleb Williams perform in his return game?
He completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and one touchdown, including a 14‑yard pass to Colston Loveland.
What was D’Andre Swift’s contribution?
Swift rushed for 44 yards on 16 carries and scored two touchdowns, one on a 4‑yard run and another before halftime.
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