Caleb Williams expected to miss time with hamstring injury, report says
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- Caleb Williams suffered a non-contact hamstring injury against the Vikings on Sunday.
- Ian Rapoport said Williams is unlikely to start this week.
- Hamstring injuries of this type typically involve a 2-4 week recovery, per Rapoport.
- The report suggested Bryce Young as a waiver-wire option for fantasy managers.
ESPN's Ian Rapoport said the Bears quarterback is unlikely to start this week, with hamstring injuries typically requiring 2-4 weeks of recovery.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams left Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a non-contact injury that was later diagnosed as a hamstring issue. The initial fears proved worse than the actual result, but a firm return date has not been established.
ESPN's Ian Rapoport, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, offered the clearest timeline yet. He said Williams is unlikely to start this week and noted that injuries of this type generally carry a two-to-four-week recovery window.
How quickly Williams heals and regains comfort moving in the pocket will determine his actual return. Fantasy football managers may want to prepare a backup plan at quarterback while he is out.
Among possible waiver-wire options, the report highlighted Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, who has thrown three touchdown passes in each game this season with receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker also performing well.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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