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  "id": 12384058,
  "title": "Bears Rolling Strong Without Caleb Williams In Week 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/bears-rolling-strong-without-caleb-williams-in-week-5",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:10:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-rolling-strong-without-caleb-131053618.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears are dominating their Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets, despite star quarterback Caleb Williams being sidelined with a hamstring injury. In a surprising turn of events, the team has not only managed to secure a victory but also solidified its position as one of the top football units in the league.\n\nThe offense, though not particularly flashy, has been surprisingly effective, rushing for an impressive 232 yards against the Jets. This performance marks the Bears as the NFL champions in gaining 785 rushing yards in the first four weeks of the season, a feat never before achieved by any pair of running backs since 1976.\n\nHead coach Ben Johnson attributes the team's success to their ability to play complementary football, highlighting how well the group controls the clock and keeps the defense fresh. Johnson praises the defense, noting that it has been the best unit in the league, conceding fewer than 13 points in three straight games – a remarkable feat since 2005.\n\nAs for Williams, he is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers, with backup Tyson Bagent set to take his place. Johnson remains optimistic about Williams' rehabilitation, stating that the quarterback is making \"great progress\" and will be ready for the next week's game.",
  "summary": "The Chicago Bears are 3-1 with Caleb Williams out. Tyson Bagent leads a dominant run game while Ben Johnson backs the defense.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/chicago-bears-rolling-along-nicely-with-caleb-williams-sidelined-by-a",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:48:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/chicago-bears-rolling-along-nicely-with-caleb-williams-sidelined-by-a-12250338",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:50:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}