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Caleb Williams injured late in blowout, prompting criticism of Chicago Bears’ coaching staff
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Caleb Williams appeared to suffer an injury late in the game against the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 9. Injuries happen in the NFL, but many are taking exception to the situation that led to Williams getting injured with the Chicago Bears out of the game.
The Bears were trailing 29-9 late in the 4th quarter, and for some reason, Williams was still in the game. When a team invests a 1st-round pick in a QB, you’d typically think that QB would be removed to prevent injury in a blowout.
Caleb Williams appears to limp off the field as the Bears fall to the Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/YctjoP7UQb
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 4, 2024
The Bears had no chance to come back and win, considering they trailed by 20 points with under 30 seconds to play. After the game, head coach Matt Eberflus was asked about the decision to keep Williams in the game.
“Just getting work,” the coach said, adding that they were working on timing in the 2-minute drill.
Matt Eberflus on why Caleb Williams was still in the game on the final possession: “Just getting work.”
Added they were working on timing in 2-minute drill.@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/y0tjSnKNju— Matt Zahn (@mattzahnsports) November 4, 2024
On the surface, that reasoning sounds fine. However, the Bears’ offensive line had been dominated on Sunday. The Cardinals racked up 6 sacks and 5 tackles for loss on the day.
On the day, Williams completed 22 of 41 passes for 217 yards. The rookie didn’t find the end zone but also didn’t turn the ball over. If Williams is healthy, he will play against the New England Patriots in NFL Week 10.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Tradition. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.