The Chicago Bears faced a tough 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but the main storyline from the game was the injury to quarterback Caleb Williams, who was carted off in the fourth quarter with a hamstring issue. This incident quickly led to widespread theories on social media blaming the infamous “Madden Curse.”

Williams' injury cast a shadow over the offense, forcing Tyler Bagent to take over as the quarterback for the remainder of the game. However, head coach Ben Johnson provided some encouraging updates during his postgame availability. Ari Meirov reported on X that Johnson expressed relief that Williams' injury was not related to his knee. He acknowledged that hamstring issues can still be serious but noted that Williams was in good spirits and displaying a strong team-player mentality. Tom Pelissero echoed this sentiment on X, stating that Johnson remarked on Williams' positive attitude while also noting that the team would not know the full extent of the injury until further medical evaluations were conducted on Monday.

#Bears HC Ben Johnson, speaking to reporters, says they’re happy Caleb Williams’ injury isn’t to his knee, though he acknowledged hamstring injuries can be significant.

Johnson added that Williams was in good spirits in the locker room and being a team player. https://t.co/I1eiX7Rj1V pic.twitter.com/zGl8Y4HYLB

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 20, 2026

The positive atmosphere in the locker room reflected the determination Williams showed as he left the field. In a video shared by Ari Meirov on X, an emotional Caleb Williams, with a towel draped over his head, was carted off to the locker room. Despite the circumstances, he managed to raise his arm to give the Soldier Field crowd a determined thumbs-up, trying to inspire the fans as he headed down the tunnel.

With the confirmation of a hamstring injury already in place, the franchise is anxiously awaiting Monday's medical evaluations. While the team deals with the disappointment of a divisional loss and the potential absence of their star quarterback, Johnson's optimistic updates and Williams' resilient attitude offer a crucial glimmer of hope.