This is far from ideal for Chicago.
Getty Bears rookie running back Khalil Herbert will get the bulk of the team’s carries vs Green Bay Week 6. Heading into their most important game to date, the Chicago Bears will be without running back Damien Williams, who was placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list. The team made the announcement via Twitter on October 14, and with a huge NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers looming on the 17th, this is a huge blow to the offense, particularly with starter David Montgomery currently on the injured reserve list. #Bears roster move: We have placed RB Damien Williams on the Reserve-COVID-19 list. Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) October 14,2021 Williams had 64 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries (that’s 4.0 yards per rush) in relief of Montgomery in Chicago’s Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and he has 32 carries for 137 yards and two TDs to go with 10 receptions for 61 yards on the season. He has been solid in a limited capacity this season, and now, with their top two backs out, the Bears will be looking to rookie Khalil Herbert and perennial practice squad member Ryan Nall to carry the load against the division-leading Packers.
