Caleb Williams leaves game with non-contact injury against Vikings

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Caleb Williams leaves game with non-contact injury against Vikings
Summary

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams exited the game against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter due to a non-contact leg injury. While scrambling toward the end zone with the Bears trailing 6-3, Williams fell to the ground in visible pain and was unable to put weight on his right leg. He was carted off the field after receiving assistance from the medical staff, covered by a towel. Despite the injury scare, Williams gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he left. Further updates on his condition are expected after the game.

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  • Williams suffered the injury midway through the fourth quarter.
  • He was carted off the field after failing to put weight on his right leg.
  • The Bears were down 6-3 at the time of the injury.
  • Tyson Bagent replaced Williams after the injury occurred.
  • Further updates on Williams' condition will be provided post-game.
Latest Updates
  • 8:34 PMThe Guardian SportNFL roundup: Bears QB Caleb Williams carted off in loss to Vikings; Saints stun Ravens
  • 8:31 PMYahoo SportsChicago Bears might have lost more than one game with Caleb Williams injury | Opinion
  • 8:26 PMYahoo SportsWilliams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
  • 8:21 PMYahoo SportsCaleb Williams injury: Bears quarterback hurt ahead of Week 3 Eagles game
  • 8:20 PMYahoo SportsBears say Caleb Williams injured hamstring in loss to Vikings
  • 8:03 PMYahoo SportsBears' offense evaporates, Caleb Williams injured late in loss to Vikings
  • 7:55 PMCBS NFLBears QB Caleb Williams exits vs. Vikings after suffering apparent non-contact injury
  • 7:53 PMYahoo SportsBears QB Caleb Williams injured late against Minnesota Vikings
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Caleb Williams suffered an injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to earth with a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.In other early NFL action on Sunday, the New England Patriots bounced back from their opening loss with a clinical 20-3 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

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Caleb Williams leaves game with leg injury Tyler Shough’s late touchdown cheers New Orleans Carson Wentz passed for 143 yards, Aaron Jones Sr. rushed for 105 yards, and the visiting Minnesota Vikings escaped ⁠with a 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears, who lost their quarterback to a hamstring injury. Continue reading...

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off with an apparent lower-body injury one week before Chicago hosts the Eagles on Monday Night Football

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