DAMIEN WILLIAMS NEWS

Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14

Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 24-14 victory over the Chicago Bears

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not activated for Sunday's game Williams (illness) wasn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Sunday's game against the Packers, Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact After he was revealed Thursday to have tested positive for COVID-19, Williams theoretically would have had a chance to play Sunday if fully vaccinated, but the running back unsurprisingly didn't clear all health and safety protocols ahead of the Week 6 contest. Khalil Herbert is expected to serve as the Bears' lead option on the ground against the Packers while Williams is sidelined and David Montgomery (knee) is on injured reserve. Meanwhile, Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce are on hand as depth options and could serve as change-of-pace alternatives to Herbert.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Coach Matt Nagy said Friday that he doesn't expect Williams (COVID-19) to play in Sunday's game against Green Bay, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday after taking 18 touches for 84 yards and a touchdown in a Week 5 win over the Raiders. Khalil Herbert also got 18 touches (all carries) in the contest, and he now figures to serve as the lead back in the absence of Williams and David Montgomery (IR/knee). With Herbert and Ryan Nall being the only running backs on Chicago's active roster as of Friday, the team could promote Artavis Pierce from the practice squad before Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears place running back Damien Williams on COVID-19 list

The Chicago Bears have placed running back Damien Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list, putting his status for their game against the Green Bay Packers in question

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All eyes are on rookie Khalil Herbert after the Chicago Bears place running back Damien Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list: 'Every day I come in here, I've got to be ready to go' Depending on Damien Williams' status for Sunday after a positive COVID-19 test, the Chicago Bears could need even more from rookie running b...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Damien Williams Update Boosts Khalil Herbert Fantasy Outlook in Week 6 The latest COVID-19 update for Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams boosts Khalil Herbert's fantasy outlook ahead of Week 6.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Damien Williams, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson affecting Week 6 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Damien Williams, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson all showed up on injury reports heading into Sunday. If any miss time, Week 6 rankings and fa...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Roster Move: Bears place Williams on COVID list The Bears on Thursday placed running back Damien Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list. In his first season with the Bears, Williams has rus...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Williams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday due to a positive test for the virus, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Impact One day removed from being limited in practice by foot and knee injuries, Williams now may be trending toward an absence Sunday against the Packers. If he's vaccinated, he'll have to test negative twice 24 hours apart to be cleared to return to the active roster. With David Montgomery (knee) on injured reserve, the Bears could be down to rookie sixth-rounder Khalil Herbert and Ryan Nall (ankle) this weekend.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears placed RB Damien Williams on reserve/COVID-19 list Damien Williams has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Get ready for a lot of rookie Khalil Herbert.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Adam Jahns: The Bears have placed RB Damien Williams on the... - The Athletic The Bears have placed RB Damien Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With David Montgomery out, they’re going to need a big day from rooki...

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes on COVID-19 list The Bears placed Williams (foot/knee) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Impact Williams was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to foot and knee injuries, but those now look to be secondary concerns after he landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. While it's unclear if Williams has tested positive for the virus or is being deactivated due to a close-contact situation, he'll still be subject to the NFL's health and safety protocols. Not only will Williams need to be asymptomatic in order to rejoin the Bears, but he'll also need to test negative for the virus on two occasions at least 24 hours apart, so he could be hard pressed to gain clearance ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers. With Williams' Week 6 status now in doubt and with David Montgomery (knee) on injured reserve, rookie Khalil Herbert could be in position to step in as the Bears' clear lead back Sunday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears eye share of NFC North lead with Rodgers, Packers

The Chicago Bears have a chance to grab a share of the NFC North lead when they host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears eye share of 1st place when Rodgers, Packers visit

The Chicago Bears can tie Aaron Rodgers and the Packers for the NFC North lead if they beat Green Bay at Soldier Field on Sunday

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields understands rivalries going into game against Packers

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is getting his first taste of the rivalry against the Green Bay Packers, a lopsided one since Aaron Rodgers became a starter, and it'...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited by pair of injuries Williams was limited at practice Wednesday by foot and knee injuries.

Impact Williams stepped in for an absent David Montgomery (knee) this past Sunday at Las Vegas, racking up 16 carries for 64 yards and one touchdown to go with two catches (on three targets) for 20 yards. Rookie sixth-rounder Khalil Herbert also got some run, churning out 75 yards on 18 rushes. Both running backs got about 50 percent of the offensive snaps Week 5, so if Williams is less than 100 percent this Sunday versus the Packers, Herbert could overtake the veteran in the RB pecking order in Chicago in the short term. Ultimately, Williams' progress in practice this week likely will have bearing on the eventual breakdown of snaps between him and Herbert.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears defense, running attack back up Justin Fields

Justin Fields continues to try to learn the ropes as the Chicago Bears starting quarterback and it never hurts to have someone to lean on while this process continues

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damien Williams: 'It was a great team victory' Running back Damien Williams talks with the media following Sunday's 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Finds end zone Williams rushed 16 times for 65 yards and a touchdown and added a pair of receptions for 20 yards in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Although Williams drew the start for the injured David Montgomery (knee), Khalil Herbert was mixed in early in the game, and actually took on more work in the second half when the Bears were protecting the lead. With this backfield looking like a timeshare, Williams will still be a startable player in most fantasy leagues while Montgomery's out, though he may not have the overwhelming majority of backfield work that many anticipated.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas

Justin Fields threw his first career touchdown pass, and the Chicago Bears’ defense largely shut down the Las Vegas Raiders’ high-powered offense in a 20-9 victory

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damien Williams spins into end zone for 4-yard TD RB Damien Williams puts a Raiders defender in the spin cycle and runs into the end zone from 4 yards out to increase the Bears' lead.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears place RB Montgomery on IR, activate LB Trevathan

The Chicago Bears placed running back David Montgomery on injured reserve because of a sprained knee and activated linebacker Danny Trevathan

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Fishbain: Same Bears injury report as Wednesday. Akiem... - The Athletic Same Bears injury report as Wednesday. Akiem Hicks (groin) and Khalil Mack (ribs/foot) did not practice. Andy Dalton, Tashaun Gipson and Dam...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Carr faces old friend Mack when Raiders host Bears

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr says he was heartbroken when his close friend Khalil Mack was traded away to Chicago three years ago

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS