After suffering a horrible 31-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, the Chicago Bears have had a busy week of news.
Most of the headlines were dominated by whether Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was going to start for the first time since Week 2 from the hamstring injury. The team also dealt with some off-field issues that made it a dramatic week for Chicago.
Here is a look at the top storylines from the Bears this week entering the Atlanta Falcons game.
- Caleb Williams listed as questionable in Bears' final Week 6 injury report
- Caleb Williams sounds off on emotions after Week 2 injury
- Kyler Gordon injury update entering Week 6 Falcons game
- Ozzy Trapilo's update on when he could play for Bears
- Montez Sweat suspended for two games for violating NFL's PED policy
- Bears Hallmark movie out October 17
Caleb Williams listed as questionable in Bears' final Week 6 injury report
The final injury report for the Bears came out, and four players were ruled out for the Falcons game. That included three key starters on offense and defense.
- Kyle Monangai, RB
- Dayo Odeyingbo, DL
- T.J. Edwards, LB
- Keyshaun Elliott, LB
Three players were also listed as questionable for the game, including Caleb Williams, who has a hamstring injury. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and defensive back Kyler Gordon joined Williams.
Caleb Williams sounds off on emotions after Week 2 injury
Williams spoke with the media for the first time since Week 2, where he discussed what is happening and what will determine his status for the game. He said he has to go through a stress test before he can start in the Falcons game.
Another aspect of the press conference was media and fan criticism of how he showed his emotions as he was carted off the field during the Vikings game with his hamstring injury. Williams wouldn't apologize for showing his emotions.
"I care about the team, the organization, winning, being out there, my teammates, all of that," Williams said via The Score's Chris Emma. "I care, and that's the biggest thing. This is what I love to do. This puts a smile on my face. It's everything to me. So, not being able to be out there was frustrating. It was more the tears or whatever that was."
Kyler Gordon injury update entering Week 6 Falcons game
Gordon is inching back to the field after the soft-tissue injury he's been working through. His practice window was opened af few weeks ago, so now it's a matter of knowing when he will be back on the field. Bears head coach Ben Johnson gave a vague answer on Gordon's status, but he did talk him up more than usual.
"He's done a great job taking everything we've assigned him so far. I feel good about him, whether that's this week or next week, being able to help us out...I'm encouraged with what I've seen so far."
Ozzy Trapilo's update on when he could play for Bears
Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo has not played yet this season after suffering an injury in last year's playoffs. Trapilo has been off the injury report since Week 2, but there has been no clear signal on when he'll play. Johnson gave a general idea of the thinking, and Week 6 could be when he returns.
"We think he's really close," Johnson said. "There's a chance that he's up this week."
Montez Sweat suspended for two games for violating NFL's PED policy
Chicago learned that their starting defensive lineman, Montez Sweat, would be suspended for two games for violating the league's PED policy. Sweat will miss the games against the Falcons and the New England Patriots.
He has had two sacks this season. With Sweat and Odeyingbo both out for Week 6, Austin Booker has to step up at defensive end and become their top pass rusher.
Bears Hallmark movie out October 17
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Not sure if Bears fans knew, but a Hallmark movie about the Bears called "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story" is coming out on October 17. It will air at 7:00 pm CST on the Hallmark Network. Johnson and Colston Loveland are among the names making cameos in the movie.
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