The 4-5 Chicago Bears are at a critical point in their season. This isn’t just due to their three-game losing streak, the firing of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after only nine games, or even the release of right guard Nate Davis, whom they signed to a $30 million contract. The real issue is that it’s Packers week. If Matt Eberflus hopes to keep his job—already hanging by a thread, as many believe his position is on life support—he needs a win. It is known that the Bears ownership heavily evaluates coaches based on their performance against the Packers, and despite the lopsided nature of recent matchups, this game is crucial for the future of Eberflus and his staff. However, there’s a glimmer of hope for the Bears with some positive news from the team’s injury report released on Friday, just ahead of their pivotal matchup against Green Bay.
Bears players are returning to full health.
The Chicago Bears received some positive news on the injury front. Left tackle Braxton Jones and right tackle Darnell Wright do not have injury designations, meaning they will be ready to play on Sunday against Green Bay. This is especially important for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who was sacked nine times last week against the New England Patriots. Defensive end Montez Sweat, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, fully participated in practice, so he is expected to play.
However, there is some bad news. Left guard Teven Jenkins (ankle) has been ruled out, and offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (calf) is also out. Safety Tarvarius Moore (concussion) is questionable. Despite these setbacks, the Bears are starting to get healthier at a crucial point in their season. They will, however, miss safety Jaquan Brisker, who is now on IR with a concussion.
The Bears have a chance to make a big statement this week against a rival they haven’t beaten in years, playing with house money as they look to secure a huge win.
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Depending on who you agree with, sacks are anywhere from 50-75% on the QB. Unfortunately this dude likes to hold the ball way too long or run backwards. When you know the D is coming, get rid of the ball. Don’t take sacks. Maybe the messiah will get the message somewhere along the way.
I’d have to add that I think we would win if we started Tyson Bagent at QB, Caleb is clearly in a downward spin, he needs time to get his confidence back.
I picked the Bears in my pick em league. Clearly I will be the only one picking them. So hopefully they’ll win and I’ll get one up on everyone else haha. Happened a week or 2 prior with another game and I ended up winning the week! Let’s GO Bears let’s rebound strong boys.
The Bears CAN win. I don’t think they will, but if Carolina or New England can win, so can the Bears. This will be a really interesting view of what Thomas Brown does opposite of Matt LaFleur.
C Conner Williams might have started playing too soon after injury. The early reports suggested he should start playing in mid-Nov. or this Sunday as his first game. I supported his early signing to get a playbook etc. and then start playing if he were fully healed. If not, then play for 2025. Why did he retire?