Caleb Williams suffers hamstring injury, status for Week 3 uncertain

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Caleb Williams suffers hamstring injury, status for Week 3 uncertain
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams left the game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a non-contact right hamstring injury in the fourth quarter. An MRI confirmed a Grade 1 strain, allowing some relief as it avoided a more serious injury. Williams completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one interception before exiting. Three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth criticized Williams for his reliance on scrambling instead of playing from the pocket. As of now, Williams is considered week-to-week, making his availability for the Bears' Week 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles questionable.

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  • Williams leaves game with a non-contact hamstring injury.
  • MRI confirms a Grade 1 strain, avoiding severe injury.
  • Williams struggles with consistency against Vikings' defense.
  • Schlereth calls into question Williams' pocket presence.
  • Williams' status for Week 3 against the Eagles is uncertain.
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Caleb Williams’ injury has renewed the discussion around his standing in the league. Williams suffered a non-contact right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter after scrambling toward the goal line.

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