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Caleb Williams injured in Bears-Vikings game
Chicago's star quarterback goes down with a non-contact leg injury during Sunday's matchup.
In brief
Chicago's star quarterback goes down with a non-contact leg injury during Sunday's matchup. Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact right leg injury in the fourth quarter against Minnesota and was carted off the field, forcing the Bears to turn to backup Tyson Bagent. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Williams goes down in fourth quarter
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams suffered an apparent non-contact leg injury during Sunday's game against the Vikings. He went down while rolling left on first-and-goal from the 6-yard line.
Right leg gives out mid-play
Williams appeared to feel something in his right leg while he had plenty of room to run. He went down appearing to be in significant pain on the wet grass at Soldier Field.
Williams carted to locker room
Williams was helped back to the sideline by trainers and then taken by cart to the locker room. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd before leaving the field.
Stats before injury
At the time of his departure, Williams was 15-of-26 for 138 yards with one interception. He also rushed for 42 yards on five carries.
Bagent takes over at quarterback
Tyson Bagent came in to replace Williams in the second-and-goal situation. The Bears' drive stalled with a blocked field goal attempt, keeping the score at 6-3 Vikings.
What it means
Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact right leg injury in the fourth quarter against Minnesota and was carted off the field, forcing the Bears to turn to backup Tyson Bagent.
