The Bears defense suffered a major blow earlier this week when Matt Eberflus announced that Yannick Ngakue will miss the rest of the season.
He broke his ankle in Chicago’s win over Detroit. Two surprising names appeared on the injured list on Wednesday.
Jaquan Brisker and DJ Moore started the week on the injured list and remained on the list all week.
Brisker, who was playing the best game of his career, is battling a hip injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and did not participate on Thursday.
He returned to the practice field in limited action and is doubtful to play on Sunday.DJ Moore rolled his ankle at the third try against the Lions but was able to put the game away.
Moore began the week without a race on Wednesday. Limited participation on Thursday and full participation today.
Moore is also listed as questionable but is available for Sunday’s game.
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Their offense will be severely tested this weekend. The Browns placed two starting offensive tackles on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season.
Several other players have been declared disabled and will not play on Sunday.free starsKey midfielder Etan Pocic was absent with a shoulder injury.
The Browns will have to play without three of their starting five on Sunday. Defensive tackle Ogbo Okoronkwo is out, as is ILB John Kunashik (calf).Star running back Kareem Hunt is dealing with a groin injury but is expected to play.
The weather forecast 48 hours before the start of the game predicted intermittent rain throughout the game.
It is very windy and the speed is 15~25m/s. free starsThe surface is not perfect in these weather conditions.
The Bears will need to take advantage of the Browns’ depleted OL and put constant pressure on veteran QB Joe Flacco. J
ustin Fields’ running ability will give the Bears an advantage when he has the ball.The Browns defense is not the elite unit it was at the start of this season.
Opponents have averaged 31 points in their last three games. Instead, the Bears’ defense has improved significantly in recent weeks.
Outlook: The Bears defense will give the offense good field position while running multiple offenses.
The Bears’ rushing game should do well against the Browns. The Bears won 27-13.
