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NFL·INJURY·September 21, 2026 12:12 PM ET

Bears QB Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury, not ruled out for Week 3

Initial belief is a Grade 1 strain after his early exit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read
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What happened: Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoided a major hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. According to Tom Pelissero, testing confirmed Williams did not suffer severe damage after leaving the game early. The team has not ruled him out for their upcoming Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Why it matters: Williams sustained the injury while scrambling in rainy conditions at Soldier Field. Head coach Ben Johnson expressed relief that the quarterback avoided a knee issue. His potential availability keeps the starting offense intact ahead of a primetime test.

By the numbers: Williams completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one interception before departing Sunday's contest. Through two games this season, he has completed 65.5 percent of his throws for 407 yards with two passing touchdowns, while adding 107 rushing yards and two scores on the ground.

What to watch: The Bears will evaluate Williams throughout the week before determining his official status for Monday.

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