Caleb Williams must pass stress test to play against Falcons

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Caleb Williams must pass stress test to play against Falcons
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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.

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  • •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.
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  • 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Caleb Williams – who felt ‘pop’ with hamstring injury – must pass ‘stress test’ to play vs. Falcons
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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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