QB Tyson Bagent Expected to Start Against Packers Sunday, Bears Coach Ben Johnson Tells ESPN1000
Ben Johnson said Tyson Bagent will start as Caleb Williams remains sidelined by a hamstring injury, and Case Keenum will back him up.
- On Monday, October 5, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced backup Tyson Bagent would start the Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers, with starter Caleb Williams sidelined by a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
- Williams suffered his Grade 2 hamstring injury during the Week 2 contest against the Minnesota Vikings; Bagent earned the start after leading the Bears to a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets on October 4.
- This Week 5 matchup at Lambeau Field marked the 214th meeting between the teams, the most-played rivalry in NFL history. Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin said the game was "gonna be a bit more personal for sure."
- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 31-7 on Sunday, October 11, forcing Bagent to the bench in the fourth quarter. Veteran Case Keenum replaced him late in the game.
- Williams returned to practice on Friday, October 9 for the first time since his injury, raising hopes for a potential Week 6 return against the Atlanta Falcons. The Bears continue monitoring his hamstring recovery.
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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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