QB Tyson Bagent Expected to Start Against Packers Sunday, Bears Coach Ben Johnson Tells ESPN1000
Caleb Williams remains sidelined by a hamstring injury, and Bagent is coming off a 268-yard performance in Chicago's win over the Jets.
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent started for the Chicago Bears against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in the 214th meeting of the historic rivalry.
- Head coach Ben Johnson named Bagent starter after franchise quarterback Caleb Williams remained sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered September 20 against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Honoring late icon Mike Ditka, the Bears wore '89' helmet stickers during the game, referencing the tight end's number from his 1961–66 playing tenure with Chicago.
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31–7, with the defense forcing five turnovers and holding visitors to 81 rushing yards in a dominant divisional performance.
- Williams is reportedly pushing to return for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons after resuming practice Friday, though his availability for the matchup remains uncertain.
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Ben Johnson Fuming Over Embarrassing Loss as Bears HC Reveals Exact Moment He Decided to Bench Tyson Bagent
Head coach Ben Johnson trusted quarterback Tyson Bagent once again in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers after the backup quarterback had a strong outing against the New York Jets the previous week. However, Bagent’s two interceptions against Green Bay prompted Johnson to bench him in favor of Case Keenum. After the Packers defeated […]
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