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Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels injured during Week 2 NFL games

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels injured during Week 2 NFL games

Summary

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders both suffered injuries during their Week 2 NFL games on September 20, 2026. Williams exited with a hamstring injury while scrambling late in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, which the Bears lost 9-3. Daniels was injured on a failed play against the Dallas Cowboys, resulting in a dislocated elbow on the last play of the first half. Both quarterbacks were carted off the field, adding significant concern to their teams' seasons and playoff aspirations as they evaluate the severity of their injuries. Their respective head coaches will provide updates on their conditions in the coming days.

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Status Watch

•Bears scored 56 fewer points after scoring 59 in Week 1.
•Washington Commanders dropped to 0-2 with the loss to the Cowboys.
•Williams injured his hamstring while attempting to scramble at a crucial moment.
•Daniels hurt his left elbow on the final play before halftime against Dallas.
•Both teams will await further evaluations of their quarterbacks' injuries.

Latest Updates

12:11 AMYahoo Sports — 5 momentous plays in Week 2: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels both injured on fluky plays
11:58 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Scoring Plummets in Week 2 as Star QBs Go Down

What they're saying

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Chicago's Caleb Williams and Washington's Jayden Daniels, the first and second picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, were both injured Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby Eric Edholm