Injury Updates Ahead of Bears vs. Panthers Game

The Carolina Panthers will face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field for an NFL game on Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. The Bears are dealing with several injuries, notably to left guard Teven Jenkins and wide receiver DeAndre Carter, both of whom are questionable due to rib injuries. Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens and cornerback Terell Smith are ruled out for the Bears, while linebacker Shaq Thompson is out for the Panthers with a torn Achilles. Despite these challenges, some Bears like tight end Cole Kmet and defensive end Montez Sweat have returned to full participation in practice. The Panthers, coming off a loss to the Bengals, will start rookie linebacker Trevin Wallace in place of the injured Thompson. The Bears are optimistic but cautious about their lineup adjustments, as they aim to continue their momentum following a recent victory over the Rams.