Caleb Williams returns as Bears beat Falcons; Cardinals stun Rams in Week 6

Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday, October 18, as the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23. Elsewhere in NFL Week 6, the Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 on a field goal as time expired, leaving both NFC West teams at 2-4.

How Williams’ return shaped Chicago’s win

Williams had not played since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, according to NBC News. He completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return. The Guardian reported that he completed his first 12 passes, helping Chicago improve to 4-2.

Williams’ appearance marked a change from Chicago’s earlier injury outlook, when the Bears said he was week to week. His return ended his absence from games, and the victory gave Chicago its fourth win in six games.

Ryland’s final kick overturns Rams lead

The Rams had trailed late before Matthew Stafford found Colby Parkinson for a touchdown with 47 seconds left. Punter Ethan Evans then made the extra point to put Los Angeles ahead 16-15. Evans was kicking because Blake Grupe had injured his knee making a tackle in the first quarter, according to The Guardian.

Arizona’s final drive included a long reception by Jalen Brooks and an unnecessary roughness penalty on Rams defender Josh Wallace, The Guardian reported. Three plays later, Chad Ryland made a 43-yard field goal as time expired. It was his sixth field goal of the game and turned the Rams’ late lead into a two-point defeat.

Houston wins London game on final play

The Houston Texans also won on a last-play kick Sunday, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 at Wembley Stadium in London. Jacksonville’s Cam Little had tied the score with a 60-yard field goal before Houston drove into position for Ka’imi Fairbairn’s winning kick from 49 yards. NBC News reported that the Texans had won two straight and stood at 2-4.