The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday evening with out beginning quarterback Justin Fields, who missed his fourth consecutive sport with a dislocated proper thumb.
Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent, out of Division II Shepherd, received for the second time in 4 begins. He handed for 162 yards, however he did not throw any interceptions after tossing 5 in his prior two video games.
The Bears consider Fields will be capable of return for his or her subsequent sport, at Detroit on Nov. 19.
The Panthers performed with out sack chief Brian Burns (concussion). They hope to have him again after they host the Dallas Cowboys Nov. 19.
There’s information galore concerning broad receivers. It is a combined bag for the Cincinnati Bengals, who will probably be with out Tee Higgins however ought to have Ja’Marr Chase. The San Francisco 49ers count on the return of Deebo Samuel to their all of a sudden sagging offense, whereas Stefon Diggs surprisingly popped up on the Buffalo Payments’ harm report Friday.
Listed here are harm updates from our NFL Nation reporters as we head towards the Sunday matchups:
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Harm: Again; hamstring
Chase is questionable to face the Houston Texans, however there’s loads of optimism about his standing. Coach Zac Taylor stated he thought Chase seemed good Friday, and Chase is getting ready as if he is enjoying. He was a restricted apply participant Thursday and Friday. Higgins is out for Sunday’s sport after struggling a hamstring harm Wednesday. Search for Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas to get extra reps with Higgins out for at the very least every week. — Ben Child
Harm: Again
After not being listed on the harm report Thursday, Diggs was added after he was restricted in apply Friday. The Payments have one other day of apply earlier than enjoying host to the Denver Broncos on Monday evening. Diggs has not missed a sport due to harm throughout his 4 seasons in Buffalo. — Alaina Getzenberg
Harm: Shoulder; ankle
After lacking nearly the entire previous three video games, Samuel will probably be again for the Niners on Sunday in Jacksonville. Samuel returned to apply Monday and was a full participant in all 4 classes this week. Samuel stated Thursday he is not going to attempt to make up for his absence in a single week, however count on him to have a giant function once more now that he is again on an offense that has sagged to 17 factors per sport over the previous three video games after averaging greater than 30 within the first 5 weeks.
Williams has missed the previous two video games after enjoying by means of an ankle harm in Week 6. The Niners hoped the bye would get him totally again to play Sunday towards Jacksonville, however Williams is listed as questionable after working towards on a restricted foundation Thursday and Friday. Actually, coach Kyle Shanahan referred to as Williams “actual questionable” on Friday, which suggests he may very well be a real game-time choice. If Williams cannot play, the Niners will flip to Jaylon Moore to switch him once more. — Nick Wagoner
Harm: Hamstring
Mitchell is listed as questionable however he was a full participant in Friday’s apply, which suggests he is trending towards enjoying. The most important downside for the undrafted rookie has been sturdiness, and he probably will not be at full energy. Mitchell delivered a breakout sport Sunday when he rushed for 138 yards. There’s an opportunity he’ll supplant Justice Hill because the No. 2 again behind Gus Edwards. Requested about Mitchell’s function going ahead, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken stated: “With any participant, while you get your alternative, you make the most of it, and that results in extra alternatives.” — Jamison Hensley
Harm: Hamstring
The Steelers will probably be with out their star security for the second week in a row after he injured a hamstring towards the Jacksonville Jaguars. With out Fitzpatrick, the Steelers will use a mixture of gamers to soak up his obligations, together with utilizing cornerback Patrick Peterson at security for some snaps, one thing Peterson stated this week he has at all times needed to do in his profession. — Brooke Pryor
Harm: Knee
Despite the fact that he was listed as questionable for Sunday’s sport, the expectation is Conner will play towards the Atlanta Falcons. He got here off IR this week, which opened a three-week window to apply however with how he has seemed within the open portion of apply and with Kyler Murray returning, Conner’s return is imminent. — Josh Weinfuss
Harm: Groin
After lacking final week, London is sweet to go and never anticipated to be on the harm report. He informed ESPN earlier this week that the groin is a lot better than every week in the past — and by Thursday he practiced in full.
In the meantime, receiver Mack Hollins (ankle) is out for Sunday towards Arizona. His function may very well be crammed by KhaDarel Hodge or Van Jefferson — each within the receiving sport and as a gunner on particular groups. — Michael Rothstein
Harm: Concussion; ribs/indirect
Osborn went into the concussion protocol after successful that left him immobile on the sector Sunday at Atlanta. However he recovered shortly sufficient that he was standing in entrance of the locker room doorways to congratulate gamers and coaches after the sport, and he has sailed by means of a lot of the levels of the protocol. He participated in at the very least a few of each apply and was a full participant Friday. He’s formally listed as questionable and should get clearance from a number of medical doctors earlier than he’s eligible to play Sunday, however there’s a a lot better probability of that occuring than it appeared within the moments after his harm.
Hockenson is affected by his rib/indirect harm however stated Thursday he’s fairly certain he’ll play Sunday. “That is the plan,” he stated. — Kevin Seifert
Harm: Toe
Samuel injured a toe vs. Philadelphia two weeks in the past, didn’t play at New England final week and was restricted in apply this week. Jamison Crowder changed him because the slot receiver. Nonetheless, Samuel is predicted to play at Seattle. — John Keim
Harm: Proper knee
Coach Doug Pederson stated it might be an extended shot if Jones had been to play towards the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and late Friday he was dominated out. Jones was damage in Week 2, missed two video games and returned and caught a landing cross towards Buffalo on Oct. 8 earlier than leaving after reinjuring his knee. The Jaguars have compensated for his reps with Tim Jones and Jamal Agnew, however neither has Jones’ field-stretching means. The hope is that Jones can return earlier than December. — Michael DiRocco
Harm: Ankle
Douglas, who has led the staff in receiving over the previous three weeks with 14 catches for 134 yards, has been restricted all week in apply after popping up on the harm report Wednesday. He had declined to speak concerning the harm throughout a bunch interview with reporters Thursday earlier than the staff departed for Frankfurt, Germany. Within the media-access portion of the Patriots’ lone apply in Germany on Friday, Douglas did not appear to be as energetic as different receivers. — Mike Reiss
Harm: Knee, shoulder
With Jones’ harm, the Browns will probably be with out their prime three offensive tackles as they face the Baltimore Ravens. That features Jones, Jack Conklin, who’s out for the yr with a knee harm, and left deal with Jedrick Wills Jr., who went on IR this week with a knee harm. Backup deal with James Hudson III will play a key function someplace. He has expertise at proper deal with. The Browns might transfer All-Professional left guard Joel Bitonio to left deal with as effectively. However at this level, it is unclear what the Browns will do. — Jake Trotter
Harm: Shoulder
Miller has missed three video games in his six-year profession however he has not practiced but this week. If Miller can not play towards the New York Jets, the Raiders might both elevate his backup, Justin Herron, to guard rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s blind facet or slide proper deal with Jermaine Eluemunor, who began at left deal with in Miller’s place one sport final season. In the event that they transfer Eluemunor over, Thayer Munford Jr. might begin at proper deal with, although he has been battling neck and knee accidents, and even the just lately re-signed Brandon Parker. — Paul Gutierrez
Harm: Ankle
His window was opened this week to return off injured reserve, and his expectation is to be activated for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys after lacking 4 video games with a excessive ankle sprain. Ojulari was a restricted participant in apply this week and is formally listed as questionable. His return ought to be a lift to the Giants’ cross rush, taking a few of the stress off Kayvon Thibodeaux on passing downs. — Jordan Raanan
Harm: Thumb
Murphy-Bunting was dominated out towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Murphy-Bunting injured a thumb towards the Falcons. He performed solely eight snaps final week after reaggravating the harm in Pittsburgh. Bucs receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are a tricky matchup for any staff. — Turron Davenport
Harm: Shoulder
Alexander sustained a shoulder harm late in final week’s sport towards the Los Angeles Rams and didn’t apply all week. He is listed as uncertain and isn’t anticipated to play. It wasn’t that way back that defensive coordinator Joe Barry stated the Packers had “champagne issues” with all of the choices they’d at cornerback. Since then, Rasul Douglas bought traded and Eric Stokes bought damage. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ struggling offense would possibly discover it simpler to throw towards the likes of Carrington Valentine, Corey Ballentine and Robert Rochell. — Rob Demovsky
Harm: Shoulder, ribs
Turpin has been approaching as a punt and kick returner the previous few video games and caught a landing cross final week vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. He ran for a landing towards the New York Giants within the opener. Formally, he’s questionable and the Cowboys will take his availability to the 90-minute mark for inactives. If he cannot play, then search for Deuce Vaughn to function the punt returner and Rico Dowdle to return kicks. — Todd Archer
Harm: Knee; knee
Downs is taken into account questionable, however he hasn’t practiced in any respect this week since reaggravating an harm within the first half of final Sunday’s win at Carolina. The Colts are notably skinny on the place and may need to show to Isaiah McKenzie at slot receiver.
Franklin, the NFL’s main tackler, missed a uncommon sport final week however appears more likely to return towards the New England Patriots. The Colts turned to backup Segun Olubi in his absence, however after a restricted apply Thursday and full participation Friday, Franklin appears more likely to swimsuit up. — Stephen Holder
Harm: Ankle
Miller had two touches final week, one being a 31-yard reception, earlier than he left with an ankle harm that saved him out of shape all week. Miller, who would have entered this week because the third working again behind Alvin Kamara and Jamaal Williams, has been declared out for Sunday’s sport. — Katherine Terrell
