Caleb Williams was carted off with a hamstring injury and is week-to-week. Will he start for the Bears against the Eagles on Sept 28?
77% of users predicted NO — the community got this one right. 13 predictions cast.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams did not start against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 on September 28, 2026. Chicago ruled him out and started Case Keenum instead, with Tyson Bagent also available as a backup option.
Williams was hurt during Chicago's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, when he suffered a hamstring injury that was later diagnosed as a Grade 2 strain. Team and league reporting placed his likely return timeline at three to four weeks, though the Bears opted not to place him on injured reserve, suggesting some hope he could return sooner. Keenum's start against the Eagles was his first regular-season appearance since 2023.
The community largely anticipated this outcome, with only 23% expecting Williams to play, consistent with reporting throughout the week that labeled him week-to-week and increasingly unlikely to suit up. The injury forced Chicago into an unplanned quarterback change for a divisional-style test against Philadelphia, complicating the Bears' offensive plans just two games into the season and raising questions about how long the team could remain competitive without its starter.