Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, but a foot and ankle surgeon warns that returning before his hamstring is fully healed could lead to a more serious injury. Dr. Drew Burdi, a former college football quarterback, told OutKick that Williams risks reinjuring the muscle if he plays while still feeling compromised. Burdi, who suffered a similar injury while playing at Western Michigan, described the sensation of a hamstring tear as feeling like someone struck the back of his leg, followed by the realization that no one was nearby. Burdi explained that a hamstring injury involves a partial tear that requires adequate time to heal. If the muscle is stressed before it is ready, it becomes more susceptible to tearing again. This can force a player to alter their running mechanics, placing unusual stress on other parts of the body and putting them in compromising positions they would not face when fully healthy. Williams addressed reporters on Thursday, refusing to disclose the medical grade of his injury but describing it as pretty serious. He recalled feeling a pop during the incident, which caused him to look around for anyone who might have grabbed him. The Bears star also stated that he was unsure whether he would play against the Falcons. Burdi advised that if Williams has any trepidation about his health, he should sit out another week. The surgeon noted that the Bears have looked good without Williams in recent games, with the exception of their loss to the Green Bay Packers. Burdi suggested that if the team's schedule allows them to finish at .500 without their star quarterback, it is better to let him heal completely than to risk pushing through for a single win and missing more time. He emphasized that players must know their own bodies and hold off on playing if they do not feel 100 percent. Without Williams, the Bears have gone 2-1 this season. They defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with Case Keenum starting and beat the New York Jets with Tyson Bagent at quarterback. They subsequently lost to the Green Bay Packers, where Bagent started but was replaced by Keenum late in the blowout defeat. If the Bears follow Burdi's advice and sit Williams for one more week, they could still manage a .500 record without their star quarterback for a month. The primary risk for the team is that Williams returns too hastily only to reinjure himself and miss additional time.