Caleb Williams
QB · Chicago Bears
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
16.7 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
QB14 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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Caleb Williams's sourced report lists Questionable and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Caleb Williams had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Atlanta Falcons. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 16.7 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 203.5 across 2 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 2, 1. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
ATL
Atlanta Falcons
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
203.5n=2
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
53.5n=2
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
22.5n=2
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 2, 1. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 2, 1 / 203.5 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 2, 1 / 53.5 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 2, 1 / 22.5 (2 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Caleb Williams · QB
16.7
Caleb Williams · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
0.0
Case Keenum · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Caleb Williams minus Case Keenum: +16.7 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Grady Jarrett | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Thuney | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Keyshaun Elliott | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Kyle Monangai | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Kyler Gordon | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Edwards | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyrique Stevenson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | Offense | QB:9 | 1 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
20.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
21.1
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
18.6
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 2 | MIN | 7.7 | 138 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 / 1 | CAR | 37.3 | 269 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 / 18 | DET | 16.6 | 212 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 / 17 | SF | 23.0 | 330 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 / 16 | GB | 21.0 | 250 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 15 | CLE | 19.0 | 242 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 / 14 | GB | 14.9 | 186 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 / 13 | PHI | 9.5 | 154 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Questionable
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Hamstring
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
48 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.05× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
The Chicago Bears are likely getting their No. 1 pick back this week Oct 17, 2026 at 4:50 pm ET • 2 min read The Chicago Bears are planning to start quarterback Caleb Williams on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple reports.
Chicago could get Caleb Williams back under center for the first time since Week 2 after he practiced in full this week (still listed as questionable), while the ground game will lean on D’Andre Swift with Kyle Monangai out again (thumb/toe).
playWhy is Caleb Williams being coy about his injury?
Sources: Bears plan to start QB Caleb Williams in Week 6 vs. Falcons 2026-10-17 20:47:43 UTC
Bears' Caleb Williams questionable after 3 days of practice 2026-10-16 20:15:01 UTC
What does Caleb Williams' post-injury fantasy outlook look like? 2026-10-16 16:01:54 UTC
Why is Caleb Williams being coy about his injury? 2026-10-16 14:10:07 UTC
Bears QB Williams unsure if he's playing, has to still go through protocols 2026-10-15 22:07:38 UTC
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