# Hour 1: Can the Bears Stay Afloat Without Caleb Williams?

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Podcast: [First Take](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-take-1052467)
Published: 2026-09-21T15:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

First Take Begins with chaos in Chi-Town. Caleb Williams was carted off the field early in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury. If Caleb is out long-term will the Bears be able to survive? Next, the Cowboys win their first game of the season but still looked shaky. Their defense struggled to stop the Commanders' rushing attack even after Jayden Daniels left the game with an elbow injury. Did their win restore our confidence in the Cowboys or does there still need to be improvement to be taken seriously in the NFC? Then CJ Stroud struggled as the Texans only scored six points. Is it time to start worrying about the Texans? How good does their defense need to be to carry the offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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