Forget the cart, forget the grim faces on Sunday: Caleb Williams did NOT suffer a major hamstring injury in Sunday’s absolute slugfest against the Vikings. The news dropping from Tom Pelissero over at Netflix is a massive relief for everyone who saw that terrifying scene, and even better, the Chicago Bears aren’t ruling him out for their Week 3 matchup against the Eagles next Monday night. Talk about a bullet dodged.
That Soldier Field Scare Was Brutal, But We Held Our Breath and It Paid Off
Seriously, when you saw Williams go down on Sunday, your stomach just dropped, didn’t it? Picture this: it’s Soldier Field, rain absolutely pouring down all afternoon, making that grass slick as an ice rink. Caleb, with that fiery competitive drive, is scrambling, putting his body on the line, trying to punch it into the end zone deep in opponent territory. He pulls up, grabs that hamstring, and the entire stadium just went silent. He needed help off the field, then the cart came out and whisked him off to the locker room. Your heart sinks, right? Every fan watching, thinking the absolute worst-case scenario. Head coach Ben Johnson, bless his heart, said Williams was in “good spirits” after the game, and you could practically feel Johnson’s own relief that it wasn’t a knee injury. The initial belief was a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and thankfully, that seems to be holding true.
The Numbers Tell a Story of Grit and What Could Have Been
Before he went down, Williams was still out there slinging it, toughing it out in those wild conditions. He completed 15-of-26 passes for 138 yards, with one interception, clearly trying to make things happen. And let’s not forget his legs: he rushed five times for 42 yards, showcasing that dual-threat ability that makes him so dangerous. For the season so far, through two games, Williams has been solid. He’s completed 65.5 percent of his throws for 407 yards, tossing two touchdowns against just one pick. Those are the kind of numbers that scream potential, and the thought of losing that momentum to a major injury was just brutal.
Next Up: Eagles and a Chance to Keep Rolling
This news about his hamstring not being a major injury? It’s huge. It means Caleb Williams is still in the mix, still a threat, and that’s something the Eagles absolutely have to prepare for now. Heading into Week 3 next Monday night, knowing their dynamic quarterback isn’t shelved, gives the Bears a whole different vibe. Every play, every game, it all adds up in this league. This isn’t just about one game; it’s about the entire season for Williams and his team. What a relief. Let’s see him hit the field and show everyone what he can do.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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