# Caleb Williams confirms hamstring tear, status unknown for Sunday

> Caleb Williams says he tore his hamstring and doesn't know if he'll play Sunday against the Falcons.
- Title: Caleb Williams confirms hamstring tear, status unknown for…
- Summary: Caleb Williams says he tore his hamstring and doesn't know if he'll play Sunday against the Falcons. Caleb Williams confirmed he tore his hamstring in a…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-confirms-he-tore-his-hamstring-doesnt-know-his-status-for-sunday
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:31:16.612+00:00
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## Caleb Williams confirms hamstring tear
Caleb Williams says he tore his hamstring in a Sept. 20 game and doesn't know his status for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

> I felt a pop, that’s why I looked back. I looked back just like everybody else does when you feel a pop.
## Williams injured hamstring in Sept. 20 game
Williams injured his hamstring in a Sept. 20 game and missed the past three games.
## Williams says it's a serious tear
Williams stated it was a hamstring tear, not a strain, and described it as a 'pretty serious one'.

> It was a hamstring tear, and a pretty serious one.
## Williams won't reveal tear grade
Williams said he has checkpoints to clear and a 'stress test' to pass before he can play.
## Williams dismisses false reports
Williams rejected reports that he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain, saying it was a tear and not deserved to be played.

> We got a grade, but i wouldn’t say it’s deserved to be put out there after all the false reports
## Key takeaway

Caleb Williams confirmed he tore his hamstring in a Sept. 20 game and doesn't know his status for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.