Caleb Williams must pass stress test to play against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Caleb Williams suffered a serious hamstring injury during the game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. He felt a 'pop' in his right hamstring and later learned it was a tear. Williams was a full participant in practice on Thursday, but he remains uncertain about his status for the upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons, pending medical evaluations and a stress test to assess his recovery. His emotional response to the injury was met with ridicule, which he addressed during a recent press conference.
- •Williams experienced a serious hamstring tear in Week 2.
- •He participated fully in Thursday's practice ahead of a game against Atlanta.
- •Status for the Falcons game is still pending medical approval.
- •Williams expressed frustration over media coverage of his injury.
- •He is undergoing a stress test as part of his recovery protocol.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams – who felt ‘pop’ with hamstring injury – must pass ‘stress test’ to play vs. Falcons
"LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Everything – this story and more about Caleb Williams – should start with the pop. It’s what Williams felt in his right hamstring when he rolled...
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