The Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 after defeating the Falcons on the road in Week 6. Caleb Williams made an immediate impact in his return, leading an offense that surpassed 30 points and looked significantly better than it did during its Week 5 collapse. Now, Chicago faces a short turnaround before hosting the defending AFC champions, the New England Patriots, on Thursday night. The Patriots also enter the matchup at 4-2 and will look to build on their early-season momentum.
The Bears were without several key players on Sunday, and getting them back on the field will be challenging with such a short week. Some players who missed the Falcons game could return against New England, but their availability remains uncertain. With Thursday night’s matchup approaching, both teams will release their first injury reports on Monday, offering an early indication of which players could be available.
Here is the Bears’ updated injury report and analysis ahead of Thursday night’s prime-time showdown.
Chicago Bears Injury Report
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Note: The Bears conducted a walkthrough on Monday. Participation levels from Monday are estimates.
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T.J. Edwards |
LB |
Hamstring |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Kyle Monangai |
RB |
Thumb / Toe |
DNP |
LP |
— |
Unspecified |
Jack Sanborn |
LB |
Concussion |
DNP |
DNP |
— |
Unspecified |
Jonah Jackson |
OL |
Hip / Quadricep |
DNP |
LP |
— |
Unspecified |
Keyshaun Elliott |
LB |
Quadricep |
FP |
FP |
— |
Unspecified |
Tyrique Stevenson |
DB |
Hip |
FP |
FP |
— |
Unspecified |
The Bears received encouraging updates on running back Monangai and offensive lineman Jackson, as both progressed from missing Monday’s estimated practice to limited participation on Tuesday. Monangai’s improvement is worth monitoring as Chicago evaluates its running back rotation, while Jackson’s progress could be important for maintaining stability along the offensive line. However, neither player has returned to full participation, so their availability remains uncertain. The next practice report should offer a better indication of whether either player is trending toward playing.
The bigger concerns remain linebacker Edwards and Sanborn, who both missed Monday and Tuesday’s sessions. Edwards’ continued absence with a hamstring injury could affect Chicago’s defensive leadership and linebacker depth, while Sanborn’s concussion adds another layer of uncertainty to the unit’s availability. On the positive side, Elliott and Stevenson have logged full participation on both days, putting them in a more favorable position heading into the remainder of the week. With Wednesday’s report and official game statuses still pending, the Bears’ injury outlook remains fluid, particularly at linebacker.
