"Panthers vs. Bears: Injury Updates, Must-Win Game, Preview, and Odds"

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberfus announced that Justin Fields will not start against the Panthers due to being medically cleared to play, but left the possibility open for Fields to return based on his progress. Tremaine Edmunds, Nate Davis, Khari Blasingame, and Terell Smith are all ruled out due to injuries. Jack Sanborn will start at middle linebacker in place of Edmunds, Teven Jenkins will fill in for Davis, and the Bears will need to adjust their offense without a fullback. Khalil Herbert, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Josh Blackwell practiced in full but remain on the injured reserve and are considered questionable to play.