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Caleb Williams suffers hamstring injury, receives criticism for reaction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Caleb Williams suffers hamstring injury, receives criticism for reaction

Summary

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears faced a hamstring injury during Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings on September 21, 2026. Following a strong performance in the season opener, Williams struggled offensively before the injury halted play. Emmanuel Acho criticized Williams' emotional reaction, questioning the need for theatrics after it became clear the injury was not severe. Tests confirmed Williams avoided major damage and he may play in the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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•Williams suffered a hamstring injury against the Vikings.
•Acho criticized Williams for his dramatic response to the injury.
•Initial concerns suggested a serious season-ending injury.
•Tests revealed no major damage to Williams' hamstring.
•Bears' next game is against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘What Was All Them Tears for?’ — Emmanuel Acho Slams Caleb Williams for ‘Screaming’ After Suffering Hamstring Injury

What they're saying

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Caleb Williams opened the 2026 NFL season with a massive performance for the Chicago Bears in their impressive first game of the year. Week 2 was quite the opposite, as the quarterback struggled to get his offense going before things took a turn for the worse.
— Yahoo Sports

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