Caleb Williams has thrown just 2 passing touchdowns through his first 2 games of the 2026 season before a hamstring injury sidelined him, limiting volume in an offense that has leaned heavily on the run game while the Bears sit at 3-1. The third-year Bears quarterback posted 27 passing scores in 2025 after 20 as a rookie, showing improved efficiency under head coach Ben Johnson, though early 2026 attempts per game remain modest at 27.5. Positive injury updates point to a possible return to practice the week of October 13, potentially aligning with the Week 6 matchup at Atlanta and a stretch of primetime contests. Key supporting pieces include young receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III alongside a dominant rushing attack, which could shape red-zone opportunities and overall passing volume for the remainder of the 17-game slate.