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’s the latest on Chicago’s injuries heading into its Week 6 matchup against Atlanta:
Chicago Bears Injury Report
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Player |
Position |
Injury |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T.J. Edwards |
LB |
Hamstring |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Keyshaun Elliott |
LB |
Quadriceps |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Kyle Monangai |
RB |
Thumb/Toe |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Grady Jarrett |
DL |
Rest |
— |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Dayo Odeyingbo |
DL |
Quadriceps |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Joe Thuney |
OL |
Rest |
— |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Tyrique Stevenson |
DB |
Hip |
LP |
LP |
— |
Unspecified |
Kyler Gordon |
DB |
Calf |
FP |
FP |
— |
Unspecified |
Caleb Williams |
QB |
Hamstring |
FP |
FP |
— |
Unspecified |
The Chicago Bears have several injury concerns to monitor, particularly with linebacker Edwards, running back Monangai, linebacker Elliott and defensive lineman Odeyingbo all missing Wednesday and Thursday’s practices. Edwards’ continued absence could affect the defense’s options at linebacker, while Monangai’s availability is worth watching as the Bears evaluate their backfield depth. Monangai’s presence was especially missed in Week 5. Odeyingbo and Elliott also need to make progress before the team can determine their availability for Sunday’s game.
There is more encouraging news regarding quarterback Williams and cornerback Gordon, both of whom were full participants on Wednesday and Thursday. Williams’ progress is especially important as the Bears look to keep their offense on track, while Gordon’s return could provide a boost to the secondary. Stevenson remained limited with a hip injury, and veteran defensive lineman Jarrett and offensive lineman Thuney missed Thursday’s practice for rest. Friday’s report should provide a clearer picture of the team’s health and potential availability heading into the matchup.
