# Eagles' Week 3 opponent missing starting QB

> Bears QB Caleb Williams likely out for Eagles' Week 3 game
- Title: Eagles' Week 3 opponent missing starting QB · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Bears QB Caleb Williams likely out for Eagles' Week 3 game Caleb Williams will miss Bears' Week 3 matchup against Eagles due to hamstring strain
- Keywords: eagles, bears, caleb williams, nfl, week 3, hamstring strain, tyson bagent, news, local, Eagles', Week, opponent
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/eagles-week-3-opponent-will-likely-be-missing-their-starting-quarterback-bears-caleb-williams
- Published: 2026-09-21T17:23:49.939+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eagles, bears, caleb williams, nfl, week 3, hamstring strain, tyson bagent, news, local
## Bears QB injury update
Chicago Bears' starting quarterback Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring strain during Week 2 loss to Vikings.

> Williams flopped to the ground during a scramble, after which he was on the ground writhing and screaming in pain
## Injury severity
Williams' injury is a low grade hamstring strain, expected to keep him out for one week.

> It's reportedly a low grade hamstring strain, and he is week-to-week
## Bears' backup QB
Tyson Bagent, an undrafted free agent, will start if Williams is out.

> Bagent was an undrafted free agent out of Shepherd University in West Virginia
## Bagent's record
Bagent has four career starts with a 2-2 record as a rookie.

> He has a 2-2 career record
## Bagent's stats
Bagent's career stats: 104 of 158 (65.8%) for 971 yards, 3 TDs, 6 INTs.

> 104 of 158 65.8 percent for 971 yards 3 TDs 6 INTs 73.0 QB rating
## Week 3 matchup
Bears face Eagles in Week 3 Monday Night Football game in Chicago.

> The Bears next opponent are the Philadelphia Eagles who will travel to Chicago for a Week 3 matchup on Monday Night Football
## Coach's statement
Bears coach Ben Johnson said Williams will likely miss some time.

> Williams will likely miss some time
## Key takeaway

Caleb Williams will miss Bears' Week 3 matchup against Eagles due to hamstring strain