Josh Alper· Oct 11, 2026
With Caleb Williams inactive, Alper expects Tyson Bagent to start at quarterback for the Bears against the Packers.
“Tyson Bagent is set to start against Green Bay.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTyson BagentChicago BearsOct 11, 2026
Tyson Bagent to be 1st on the depth chart
“Unless Ben Johnson opts for a repeat of the creativity he showed last week, Tyson Bagent is set to start against Green Bay.”
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What others said about the same people
- Bill HuberScore Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 17Huber picks the Bears to beat the Packers in Green Bay, predicting a close game in which Chicago pulls away late for a 31-21 win.
- Jacob WestendorfScore Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 33Westendorf also picks Chicago, saying the mistake-prone Packers will lose a third straight game to the Bears, 34-17.
- Pete MartuneacScore Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 36Martuneac predicts the Bears dominate the Packers in Week 5, winning 31-13, with Tyson Bagent starting in place of a sidelined Caleb Williams and D'Andre Swift rushing for 120 yards.
- TJ StarmanScore Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 2Sees the Bears taking a fairly close game, 24-20.
- Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.Score Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 19Predicts the Bears beat the Packers 28-17 behind their running game.
- Gary Baugher Jr.Score Predictions · Chicago BearsMiss · 26Predicts a Bears win by at least two scores, 27-13.
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