Chicago Bears edge rusher Darrell Taylor will miss the upcoming game against the New England Patriots due to a knee injury, joining several other key players on the inactive list, including safety Jaquan Brisker and offensive lineman Nate Davis, who was ruled out with a sudden back injury. The Bears will rely on Jake Martin, Austin Booker, and Daniel Hardy in Taylor's absence, while their offensive line will be significantly affected by the loss of Davis and three other linemen. This late addition of Davis to the injury report has raised eyebrows, especially after he was previously rumored to be on the trading block before the NFL Trade Deadline. The Bears' thin offensive line is expected to be a challenge in the game. Meanwhile, the Patriots also announced several inactives, including wide receiver Tyquan Thornton and newly acquired edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue.