The Chicago Bears are heading to Atlanta to face the 2-3 Falcons in Week 6, with both teams looking to bounce back from crushing losses in Week 5. Chicago hopes to have star quarterback Caleb Williams back in the lineup, while Atlanta is waiting for Michael Penix Jr. to return sooner rather than later. With both teams looking to regain momentum, Sunday’s matchup carries early-season stakes for each side.
The Bears enter the contest 0-2 in NFC North play after suffering a lopsided loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field. With the NFC North shaping up to be a competitive race, Chicago cannot afford to fall further behind in the division. Atlanta is also navigating an early divisional race and showed significant offensive promise in Weeks 3 through 5.
Both teams have key injuries to monitor throughout the week, and several players could also return from injured reserve. Their availability could play a significant role in Sunday’s outcome. Wednesday’s session was a walkthrough, so the Bears did not release an official injury report that day. Thursday marked the first official report of the week.
Here is the Bears’ final injury report for Week 6 and the accompanying game day statuses:
Chicago Bears Week 6 Final Injury Report
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T.J. Edwards |
LB |
Hamstring |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
OUT |
Keyshaun Elliott |
LB |
Quadriceps |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
OUT |
Kyle Monangai |
RB |
Thumb/Toe |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
OUT |
Dayo Odeyingbo |
DL |
Quadriceps |
DNP |
DNP |
DNP |
OUT |
Tyrique Stevenson |
DB |
Hip |
LP |
LP |
LP |
QUESTIONABLE |
Kyler Gordon |
DB |
Calf |
FP |
FP |
FP |
QUESTIONABLE |
Caleb Williams |
QB |
Hamstring |
FP |
FP |
FP |
QUESTIONABLE |
Grady Jarrett |
DL |
Rest |
— |
DNP |
FP |
— |
Joe Thuney |
OL |
Rest |
— |
DNP |
FP |
— |
DNP: Did not participate · LP: Limited participation · FP: Full participation · —: No game status listed
The Bears will be without four players against the Falcons, including linebacker Edwards and running back Monangai. Edwards’ absence is a significant blow to Chicago’s defense, while Monangai’s absence leaves the backfield with another missed opportunity to showcase their top-duo. Defensive lineman Odeyingbo and linebacker Elliott are also out, further testing the defense’s depth.
There is more encouraging news with Williams and Gordon, who both practiced fully all week but remain questionable. Williams’ potential return would provide a major boost to the offense, while Gordon’s availability could strengthen the secondary. Stevenson is also questionable after three limited practices. Meanwhile, Jarrett and Thuney returned to full participation Friday after resting Thursday.
