What's wrong with Caleb Williams' finger? Latest news on Bears QB dealing with hand injury

Daniel Mader

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What's wrong with Caleb Williams' finger? Latest news on Bears QB dealing with hand injury image

Sunday night marked the biggest game of Caleb Williams' professional football career.

With a trip to the NFC Championship Game on the line, the Chicago Bears star had an opportunity to advance in the playoffs against a star-studded Los Angeles Rams squad. Head coach Ben Johnson even showed some early confidence in Williams, going for it on an opening-drive fourth down.

However, not only did that play result in an interception for Williams, but he appeared to injure his throwing hand in the process. The Bears quarterback appeared to be fine though, staying in the game and leading a touchdown drive soon after.

Here's how Williams hurt his finger in Sunday's playoff matchup and the latest on his injury.

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What's wrong with Caleb Williams' finger?

Williams came into Sunday's NFC Divisional matchup with a clean bill of health, but it only took a few plays for him to walk off the field in some pain.

On an opening-drive 4th & 2 in Rams territory, Johnson sent his offense back out instead of taking a field goal. Williams was looking for Colston Loveland, but his pass sailed over the tight end's head and was picked off.

Williams was then seen walking off the field grabbing at his right hand, which is his throwing hand. A review of the play showed that Williams' hand hit against a Rams defender as he was throwing the pass.

Williams was also hit in the helmet on the play, but roughing the passer was not called.

However, Williams appeared to be fine after the hit. He proceeded to lead a touchdown drive for the Bears soon after, including a terrific throw to cap the drive.

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