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Tyson Bagent to start for Bears in Week 5 rivalry game vs. Packers

Tyson Bagent will be under center when the Bears take on the Packers in Week 5.

Yahoo Sports · October 5, 2026

Tyson Bagent to start for Bears in Week 5 rivalry game vs. Packers

Unlike last week, Johnson didn't leave Bears fans in suspense, announcing Bagent would start against the Packers in Week 5.

Johnson wasn't so forthcoming heading into Week 4. Following Williams' injury in Week 2, Johnson was forced to turn to Keenum — the team's third-string quarterback — in a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles due to Bagent overcoming a concussion.

Bagent was able to return to practice, however, opening the door for him to return in Week 4. But after Keenum performed well in Week 3, there were questions over who the Bears would go with against the New York Jets in Week 4.

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