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Caleb Williams back at practice, NFC North roundup
Caleb Williams has returned to full practice in Chicago, but the Bears have yet to name their Week 6 starting quarterback.
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There were no games on the schedule yesterday in the NFC North, but the picture behind the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings (5-0) still shifted, particularly at quarterback in Chicago and on the defensive front in Green Bay.
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams back, starter still undecided
According to Pro Football Rumors, Caleb Williams has returned to full practice for the Bears after the hamstring issue that led to him being carted off in Week 2. He had already come back in a limited capacity last Friday, and now being listed as a full participant marks a significant step in his ramp-up.
Pro Football Rumors also notes that the Bears have not yet named their Week 6 starting quarterback. At 3-2, tied with the Lions and Packers and chasing the Vikings in the NFC North, Chicago’s decision under center could weigh heavily on how their season unfolds as they prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons.
On the other side of that matchup, CBS Sports reports that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is likely to start this week against the Bears despite a rib injury suffered in Atlanta’s Week 5 overtime loss to Baltimore. CBS Sports adds that his status could still change, leaving an element of uncertainty around the Bears’ defensive game plan.
Green Bay Packers: Jordon Riley designated for return
For the Packers, Pro Football Rumors reports that defensive lineman Jordon Riley has been designated for return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. That move opens the door for him to rejoin the active roster in the coming weeks as Green Bay navigates its own 3-2 start.
Looking ahead to Sunday night, CBS Sports highlights analyst Pete Prisco’s Week 6 picks, including a prediction that the Packers will beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. In a separate Cowboys angle, CBS Sports notes that Joey Porter Jr. began to feel sick on the day of Dallas’ Week 5 Thursday night game and discusses how much he plans to play at Green Bay, without specifying a final snap count.
Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings: quiet day atop a tight race
There were no major headlines involving the Detroit Lions over the past 24 hours. Detroit remains 3-2 in a tightly packed chase group behind Minnesota.
It was equally quiet around the Minnesota Vikings, who stayed out of the news cycle but hold firm at 5-0, sitting alone atop the NFC North with all three divisional rivals at 3-2 behind them.