# Bears QB Caleb Williams may play vs. Falcons

> Caleb Williams says he can play Sunday despite hamstring injury after first public comments since Sept. 20.
- Title: Bears QB Caleb Williams may play vs. Falcons | Shortify
- Summary: Caleb Williams says he can play Sunday despite hamstring injury after first public comments since Sept. 20. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams expects to play…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/15/is-bears-qb-caleb-williams-playing-vs-falcons-on-sunday-he-talks-for-first-time-since-hamstring-injury
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:18:48.964+00:00
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- Topics: caleb williams, bears, falcons, hamstring injury, nfl, september 20, sunday game, news, local
## Caleb Williams injury update
Williams suffered a hamstring injury Sept. 20 against the Vikings and has missed three consecutive starts.

> It was a hamstring tear, and a pretty serious one.
## Williams practices fully
He went through individual drills wearing a black sleeve on his right leg during practice Thursday and looked agile.
## Williams' injury status
Williams doesn't know if he'll get the green light to play against the Falcons but says the injury has not fully healed.

> It’s been fun to deal with because... there’s nothing that has come out that has been right about what it is
## Williams' injury grade
Williams says he suffered a tear in his hamstring but refuses to reveal the grade of the injury.

> I wouldn’t say it’s deserved to be out there
## Williams' speed and strength
Williams said he can move, run, and hit top speeds, claiming he has strength and can play to his usual form.

> I can move, I can run. I hit a top speed the other day, one of my highest speeds I’ve ever hit... I’ve got strength
## Williams' injury claims
Williams objected to past reporting on his injury, saying none of it has been accurate and he has been misrepresented.

> If you haven’t heard it from [Ben Johnson] or me, it would probably be wrong, which every single one has been
## Williams' emotional response
Williams made no apology for crying after the injury and said his character has been attacked for a while.

> My character’s been attacked for a while, it’s just another motivating factor
## Injury grade context
Hamstring strains range from Grade 1 (minor tearing) to Grade 3 (complete tear), with Grade 2 taking about a month to recover.
## Williams' next game
Williams expects to play Sunday against the Falcons after practicing fully and saying he can run and hit top speeds.
## Key takeaway

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams expects to play against the Falcons Sunday after practicing fully and saying he can run and hit top speeds.