The 1-1 Chicago Bears will host the 0-1-1 Houston Texans at Soldier Field in a Week 3 matchup. Here’s what you have to know earlier than kickoff (midday, CBS).
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Week 3 inactives introduced
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will miss Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Texans with a quad harm he suffered in observe Thursday.
But linebacker Roquan Smith, who missed observe all week with a hip harm, will play.
Linebacker Matt Adams, security Dane Cruikshank and rookie vast receiver Velus Jones Jr. all are inactive with hamstring accidents. Tight finish Ryan Griffin will sit out with an Achilles harm, and offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter is also inactive.
Johnson’s absence is massive for a younger Bears secondary. Opposing groups largely have stayed away from focusing on Johnson, as an alternative going after rookie Kyler Gordon, who strikes between exterior cornerback and nickel, and Kindle Vildor. Gordon had a tough night time in opposition to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 2.
For the Texans, tight finish Brevin Jordan, vast receiver Tyler Johnson, defensive again Isaac Yiadom, linebacker Jake Hansen, offensive lineman Austin Deculus and defensive lineman Kurt Hinish are inactive.
Soldier Field information — and a climate report
There’s a slight probability of rain in Sunday’s forecast, however nowhere close to the quantity of precipitation followers endured within the Week 1 win over the 49ers (so, no Slip ‘N Slide celebrations this time round). The anticipated excessive is ready for 69 levels, with wind of the WNW at 19 mph.
Chicago experiences larger temperatures longer than outlying suburbs because of the heat-island impact. Its location subsequent to Lake Michigan’s heat waters explains why the town and close by suburbs freeze later within the 12 months than their farther-out counterparts.
Locally, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting temperatures leaning above regular and “equal chances” of above or under precipitation from October by means of December.
If you’re headed to Soldier Field, right here’s our information — together with the place (and what) to tailgate. And no, you received’t be listening to the Bear Raid siren this 12 months.
OC defends the Bears’ run-pass steadiness
The comparisons had been throughout social media this week.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has 28 go makes an attempt in two video games this season. Every different group within the league has a minimum of 28 completions and 52 makes an attempt.
The Bears’ measly passing-game numbers, which complete 15 completions and 191 yards, have dominated speak, with coach Matt Eberflus saying the Bears must attempt for a greater steadiness within the working and passing video games.
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy understands it: “I love to throw because I’m a quarterback guy, right?”
And certainly Getsy is aware of Fields must throw to develop in his second season. But Getsy additionally believes in following a plan tailor-made to what a protection is presenting them. Read the complete story right here.
Latest stadium information from Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights officers rejected a petition to ban village monetary incentives for Chicago Bears or every other enterprise, stating that the petition didn’t have sufficient legitimate signatures — and warning that such a transfer would damage companies and taxpayers.
The petition requires the village to create an “Anti-Corporate Welfare Ordinance” that may prohibit any monetary or different incentive to a enterprise to function within the village. The petition was submitted by Americans for Prosperity Illinois, a part of a libertarian group backed by the conservative Koch brothers. Read the complete story right here and learn all our protection right here.
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