The Bear’s Den, November 23, 2024

D’Andre Swift and Keenan Allen both questionable.

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Five Good Questions with Windy City Gridiron – Daily Norseman – Time to get some intel from our division rival.

D’Andre Swift, Keenan Allen questionable against Vikings – 670 The Score – Swift has been managing a groin injury this week, though he was a full participant in practice Friday, an indication he should be able to play. Meanwhile, Allen was added to the injury report Friday with an ankle ailment. His status as a limited participant indicates the injury occurred during practice.

Hajduk: Allen, Swift questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Vikings – ChicagoBears.com – “Keenan was added — rolled his ankle out there so we pulled him partway through practice,” coach Matt Eberflus told reports Friday, “but we don’t think it’s severe and we’re hopeful for the game.

Hammond: D’Andre Swift, Keenan Allen listed as questionable – Shaw Local – Bears running back D’Andre Swift is listed as questionable with a groin injury ahead of Sunday’s game against Minnesota, but Swift says he is “ready to go.” Meanwhile, receiver Keenan Allen rolled his ankle in practice on Friday. The Bears don’t believe the injury is serious.

Chicago Bears Week 12 Friday Injury Report: Elijah Hicks Out – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears – Hicks was backing up Jaquan Brisker, who is on injured reserve, so the Bears would need to consider all options, with Jonathan Owens looking like next up on the depth chart.

Lieser: NFL tells Bears that last-second blocked field goal by Packers was clean play per source – Chicago Sun-Times – The Bears submitted the play to the league alleging that the Packers illegally hit long snapper Scott Daly on the play.

Lunch with Larry: Jason McKie – ChicagoBears.com – Throughout his Bears career, Jason developed a special bond with his teammates. He told me they loved each other like brothers, which was a key factor in their success on the field. Those Bears teams won NFC North championships in 2005 and 2006 and reached the Super Bowl in 2006. The group still stays in touch, often vacationing with their families together.

Matt Eberflus wants more from Bears pass rush – Bears Wire USA Today – During the team’s three-game win streak, the defense totaled 11 sacks. But during this four-game losing streak, they’ve managed just seven, including two in the last two games.

Vikings’ Pressure Tests Resiliency of Bears and Caleb Williams – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears – Bouncing back from another catastrophe is the goal for the Bears overall but for Caleb Williams handling the pressure takes on a more literal meaning.

Can the Bears fend off the Vikings at home? – ESPN Video – Tyler Fulghum likes the Bears as a home underdog against the Vikings in Week 12.

Bears Weekly PODCAST: Terell Smith on Vikings matchup, seizing opportunities – ChicagoBears.com – Defensive back Terell Smith joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears Weekly to discuss his NFL journey and what to expect as the Bears face off against the Vikings this Sunday.

Wiederer: Why the Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze connection matters – Chicago Tribune – Through the biggest-picture lens, Rome Odunze’s two final-drive catches against the Green Bay Packers remain significant as the Chicago Bears grind toward a brighter future.

Hoge’s Bears Things: Things are getting interesting with Thomas Brown – CHGO Bears – In 14 years of covering the Bears, I can’t remember a coach that has given off a more confident “leader of men” vibe as quickly as Thomas Brown.

Ryan Clark breaks down why he is picking the Bears to upset the Vikings in Week 12 – ESPN Video – Ryan Clark’s belief in Caleb William’s recent play is why he believes the Bears will capitalize against the Vikings.

Finley: Bears RB D’Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen expect to play Sunday – Chicago Sun-Times – Swift ran 14 times for 71 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown, against the Packers.

Lieser: What do Bears need to see from rookie QB Caleb Williams over final 7 games? – Chicago Sun-Times – Williams will face perhaps his hardest test of the season against the Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, but every game is tough from here on out.

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson should see his workload increase in Week 12 matchup vs. Chicago Bears – Chicago Tribune – It’s a good bet that tight end T.J. Hockenson will see his workload increase when the Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears in a Week 12 matchup at Soldier Field.

Norton: Is Matt Eberflus’ job on the line this week? – CHGO Bears – We’re all aware that the Chicago Bears have never fired a head coach during a season. It’s not the style of the McCaskey family.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Zimmerman’s Five Questions with the Enemy: Can Bears break the losing streak against the Vikings? – Windy City Gridiron – We go behind enemy lines with the Daily Norseman to see what the Vikings will do against the Bears on Sunday.

POLISH SAUSAGE

49ers rule out Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa for Sunday’s game vs. Packers – Pro Football Talk – Brandon Allen will start at quarterback, with Joshua Dobbs as his backup.

Jim Harbaugh vs. John Harbaugh: How have brothers fared against each other? – FOX Sports – This will be only the third time the brothers have squared off.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Zimmerman: What’s more important for a new Bears’ coach, Experience or Offensive-Minded? – Windy City Gridiron – If the Bears need a new coach, what’s more important to you: experience or an offensive mind?

Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings: Keys to victory – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears face another tough test against a division opponent. Can they end their losing streak?

Zimmerman’s 3 Player Props: Will Keenan Allen be featured? – Windy City Gridiron – The Vikings will visit Soldier Field on Sunday for the Bears second straight divisional game, here’s three player performances to watch.

Wiltfong’s Injury Report: D’Andre Swift and Keenan Allen questionable – Windy City Gridiron – Full injury report for the Bears and Vikings here.

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