Published October 18, 2026 08:45 PM
Caleb Williams had one question for the media as he made his way into the tunnel toward the visiting locker room.
“Y’all like that?” Williams asked rhetorically, smiling, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.
The Bears quarterback returned after missing three games with a torn hamstring. He completed his first 12 passes and finished 30-of-36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.
“I felt confident from the jump,” Williams said. “When I get out there, I’m going to feel confident in my leg, in myself and in my guys and the O-line. So I just let it rip, let these guys go make plays for us, get first downs and score touchdowns.”
The Bears now have a quick turnaround, with a Thursday night game against the Patriots looming.
Despite four sacks, Williams said he is no worse for wear in his first game back.
“Felt great to get hit after three weeks of just rehabbing,” Williams said. “So [I] feel strong, feel good. Obviously got to go and take care of it this week. It’s going to be a weekly thing, just taking care of it, staying up to date on it and taking care of my body.”