INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (6-9) at Detroit Lions (2-13) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. LIONS DEFENSE It was surprising that Devin Hester (calf) wasn’t able to go on Monday night. They’ll need him against the Lions and quite possibly to return kickoffs. Johnny Knox suffered a badly sprained ankle that will keep [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Minnesota Vikings (11-3) at Chicago Bears (5-9) By Michael Nudo Still healthy and with plenty left in the tank (AP Photo/Rick Havner). BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Wide receiver Devin Hester’s calf should be healed up enough for him to play on Monday night. His return to action will impact the [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Green Bay Packers (8-4) at Chicago Bears (5-7) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Tight end Desmond Clark has missed significant time this season due to a disk issue in his neck. Clark is a well-rounded player, and has been especially missed in some protection schemes, where Greg Olsen [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS St. Louis Rams (1-10) at Chicago Bears (4-7) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. RAMS DEFENSE Left tackle Orlando Pace is injured (groin). He has been largely a disappointment. A line shakeup is in order with Chris Williams moved from right to left tackle, and Kevin Shaffer installed on the right [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-6) at Minnesota Vikings (9-1) By Michael Nudo Happy, healthy and productive. Surprised (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Jerry Holt)? BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Running back Garrett Wolfe (kidney) was placed on IR late last week. Kahlil Bell was brought up from the practice squad to take his place. Bell [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) at Chicago Bears (4-5) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. EAGLES DEFENSE With reserve running back Garrett Wolfe (kidney) sidelined, Matt Forte is likely to get few breathers from backup Adrian Peterson. Left tackle Orlando Pace is expected to play after getting knocked out of last week’s game. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-4) at San Francisco 49ers (3-5) By Michael Nudo The Niners will need to keep Alex Smith upright on Thursday night (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez). BEARS OFFENSE vs. 49ers DEFENSE Backup running back and special teams ace Garrett Wolfe suffered a lacerated kidney in last week’s loss to Arizona. He [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Cleveland Browns (1-6) at Chicago Bears (3-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BROWNS DEFENSE Adrian Peterson returned to practice this week. The Bears are eager to see him return to special teams and as a backup running back to Matt Forte. Although left guard Frank Omiyale is not on the [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BENGALS DEFENSE Other than running back depth, the Bears’ offense is in good health. The Bears were hoping to get backup running back Adrian Peterson back on the field this week. Peterson not only is good at picking [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-1) at Atlanta Falcons (3-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. FALCONS DEFENSE Wide receiver Devin Hester was back at practice after a minor injury to his neck/shoulder area in the Lions game. He’s expected to be fully ready for Sunday night in Atlanta. Reserve running back Adrian Peterson [...]