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Caleb Williams downgraded to week-to-week with hamstring

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Caleb Williams Week-to-Week

Caleb Williams is classified as week-to-week after a hamstring injury.
The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings on September 20, 2026.
Insiders estimate a two-to-four-week recovery for Williams.
He could start against the Eagles on September 28.
If he remains unavailable, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start.

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Bears Defense Dominates

The Bears defense held the Vikings to nine points, far fewer than the 37 allowed in Week 1.
Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman recorded seven tackles and knocked down a potential Justin Jefferson touchdown.
Rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad logged three tackles, a sack, and his first career interception.
Linebacker T.J. Edwards earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade (89.9) among Bears defenders.

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Williams Faces Backlash

Social media personalities mocked Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury, calling his reaction “soft” and “performative.”
Kyle Long defended Williams on X, criticizing jokes from Will Compton and Dave Portnoy.
Craig Carton ridiculed Williams’ cart ride on “The Craig Carton Show,” likening it to torn Achilles injuries.
Williams reportedly reposted defending tweets throughout the day, showing he followed the online backlash.

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Caleb Williams Week-to-Week

Caleb Williams is classified as week-to-week after a hamstring injury.
The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ 9-3 loss to the Vikings on September 20, 2026.
Insiders estimate a two-to-four-week recovery for Williams.
He could start against the Eagles on September 28.
If he remains unavailable, backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start.

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