Former NFL LB Will Compton criticized Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams for screaming and using a medical cart for a hamstring strain.

Caleb Williams has a habit of making us — the NFL world — uncomfortable. He doesn’t care about optics. He doesn’t waste thought on what the average NFL fan (or GM or coach) might think. He reacts authentically. He’s sensitive. He feels. He hurts — publicly. You don’t see that often in the NFL. You don’t see that enough, frankly.

If Williams completely tore his hamstring, according to the Cleveland Clinic, recovery could take several months. The quarterback could be sidelined for 8-12 weeks, or more, per Princeton Medicine if he completely tore the muscle. If Williams avoided a major injury, he could recover in 3-8 weeks for a Grade 2 or lower strain.

In Week 2, the Chicago Bears entered their second game as favorites, but facing their divisional rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, made for a tough matchup. With weather that would make the field very wet,

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. bats down the pass by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson rushes for a 39-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.