What is confirmed
Williams has been dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2. The Bears listed him as questionable on Friday after he returned to practice in a limited role, the first sign he was getting close. That was not enough to get him on the field this week.
Bagent starts in his place, as he did last week against the Jets. He threw for 268 yards with no touchdowns and an interception in that game, which Chicago won. The Bears are also without running back Kyle Monangai, who was ruled out Friday with a toe injury.
What is reported
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said Sunday morning that Williams is pushing to play next week. Tom Pelissero said Saturday that Williams has resumed throwing but is still working back to running at full speed. Neither report puts a firm date on his return.
What RSO owners should do now
If you had Williams in a lineup slot hoping for a late call, move him out before kickoff. Bagent is a usable streaming option only in deeper superflex or two-quarterback leagues, and his ceiling is limited by a Chicago offense that is also missing Monangai.
For Bears pass catchers, the change is not new. They played with Bagent last week, so keep your usual starters but temper expectations in a tough road setting.
