Caleb Williams exited Chicago's loss to Minnesota with a right hamstring injury, setting his Week 3 status in the spotlight.

Caleb Williams Exits Early Due to Injury

Caleb Williams is in danger of missing further time after sustaining a right hamstring injury during the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. Head coach Ben Johnson indicated that Williams would be tested on Monday, to see how bad the injury is. The Chicago Tribune reported that Johnson indicated that it was his first concern that the injury was to Williams' knee. "I'm actually happy it's nothing with the knee." Johnson said. The coach added that the injury to his hamstring could be significant and the team will wait for his testing to see what happened.

Bears Face Uncertainty at Quarterback

Williams completed 15-of-26 pass for 138 yards and one interception before exiting the game. He also had five rushes for 42 yards. Tyson Bagent took his place in the game and almost led the Bears to a win. He completed four passes for 53 yards on Chicago's final drive, getting the Bears inside the Vikings' 12 before being sacked on fourth down by Dallas Turner. Bagent is listed behind Williams in Chicago's official depth chart and is the assumed starter should Williams miss time.

What Happens Next

The Bears are waiting for a monday medical examination of Williams and have yet to announce a return date. It is unknown what his status will be for Week 3, but there is not enough verified information to say that he will miss time. Chicago's next game is a Monday night clash with the Eagles on September 28. The timing of the injury is significant, as it sets up a significant medical examination from Monday. A diagnosis and assessment of the severity should give the earliest indication as to if or not Williams is available to return to practice and if Bagent will need to prepare for an extended stint as quarterback.

More to Know

Williams suffered the injury one week after helping Chicago score a franchise-record 59 points in the team's win over the Panthers. He threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and added two rushing touchdowns. The Bears' offense was held to three points by the Vikings. Williams was under pressure before exiting the game and Chicago fell to 1-1, with Minnesota improving to 2-0. He hiked on his own to the locker room later on, although that is not a guarantee of the severity of a hamstring injury or a prediction of when he'll return.

NFL.com reported that the Bears were waiting for more information. For now, the diagnosis is a right hamstring injury, but the severity and a timetable has yet to emerge.

Business Fortune believes that the Bears' next major piece of information should come Monday after his testing is complete, which will set the direction for how the team prepares for Philadelphia.

FAQs

  1. What injury did Caleb Williams suffer?

Williams suffered a right hamstring injury during Chicago's Week 2 loss to Minnesota.

  1. Will Caleb Williams play against the Eagles?

That has not been determined. The Bears are waiting for Monday's testing to establish his status.

  1. Who replaced Williams against the Vikings?

Tyson Bagent took Williams' place in the game and led Chicago on a late drive into Minnesota territory.

  1. When do the Bears play next?

Chicago hosts the Philadelphia Eagles on September 28.

  1. How did Williams perform before the injury?

He completed 15 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one interception, while rushing for 42 yards on five attempts.