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Caleb Williams Hamstring Injury Sends Him to MRI

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 1:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Caleb Williams Injured

Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury and was carted off during the 9-3 loss to Minnesota.
Coach Ben Johnson said the injury spares his knee and an MRI is scheduled for Monday.
Mike Florio and surgeon Deepak Chona expect a grade-1 strain, likely a two- to three-week recovery without IR.
Tyson Bagent replaced Williams, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards; doctors say Williams could return by Week 4.

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Dallas Turner Dominates

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores blitzed heavily in rain, stifling the Bears' passing attack.
Edge rusher Dallas Turner recorded two sacks and five tackles in the victory.
Turner knelt and prayed for quarterback Caleb Williams after the game.
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Caleb Williams Injured

Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury and was carted off during the 9-3 loss to Minnesota.
Coach Ben Johnson said the injury spares his knee and an MRI is scheduled for Monday.
Mike Florio and surgeon Deepak Chona expect a grade-1 strain, likely a two- to three-week recovery without IR.
Tyson Bagent replaced Williams, completing 5 of 9 passes for 54 yards; doctors say Williams could return by Week 4.

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