The 5-8 Chicago Bears are taking part in the 8-5 Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in a Week 15 matchup. Here’s what you could know.
Inactives introduced
Bears broad receiver DJ Moore and security Jaquan Brisker are energetic Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Moore was listed as questionable after he handled an ankle harm all week, however he practiced in full Friday and can play towards the Browns.
Brisker handled groin tightness in observe Wednesday, didn’t observe Thursday and was restricted Friday. He additionally was listed as questionable.
The Bears beforehand declared out linebacker Noah Sewell (knee) and broad receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral). They elevated linebacker DeMarquis Gates on Saturday to take Sewell’s spot.
Safety Quindell Johnson and offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter are additionally inactive. Nathan Peterman is inactive however will function the emergency third quarterback.
With Yannick Ngakoue occurring injured reserve with a damaged ankle this week, defensive finish Dominique Robinson is energetic for the primary time since Oct. 22.
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward, who missed the final three video games with a shoulder harm, is energetic.
The Browns beforehand declared out defensive finish Ogbo Okoronkwo (pectoral), heart Ethan Pocic (stinger) and security Juan Thornhill (calf). Linebackers Anthony Walker and Jordan Kunaszyk, cornerback Kahlef Hailassie and defensive finish Sam Kamara are additionally inactive.
5 issues to observe — plus our predictions
The final time Bears quarterback Justin Fields performed the Browns within the common season was his first profession begin on Sept. 26, 2021. It’s an unattainable one to neglect.
Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett recorded 4 1/2 of the Browns’ 9 sacks towards Fields, who accomplished simply 6 of 20 passes for 68 yards below then-coach Matt Nagy. Fields misplaced 67 yards to the sacks.
As the Bears return to Cleveland, Garrett, a four-time Pro Bowl choice, nonetheless is wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks. He ranks seventh within the NFL with 13 sacks and is tied for fourth with 26 quarterback hits. Read extra right here.
‘Nothing was given to him. He had to earn everything’
When Ryan Poles signed T.J. Edwards to a three-year, $19.5 million contract in March, the Bears normal supervisor referred to as it an “awesome story.” The former Lakes High School quarterback, now 27, was the most recent native man to hitch the Bears, and he arrived following an increase to Eagles starter that many groups didn’t see coming.
Now, Edwards’ newest chapter has fueled a season by which he’s a constant cog within the Bears defensive turnaround.
The 6-foot-1, 242-pound weak-side linebacker set a Bears report for essentially the most tackles by 10 video games with 112. And by 13 heading into Sunday’s sport towards the Cleveland Browns, he additionally has seven tackles for a loss, two interceptions, 4 passes defended, a pressured fumble, two fumble recoveries, two sacks and 6 quarterback hits. Read extra right here.
Stats bundle
Kyle Orton’s franchise report is just not but in jeopardy.
But Justin Fields’ 93 move makes an attempt since his final interception is an indication of progress for the quarterback, who returns to the location of his first profession begin. Read extra right here.
NFL draft watch
Before “Maserati Marv” drives off to the NFL, he has some extra {hardware} to pack.
Ohio State broad receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the winner of the 2023 Chicago Tribune Silver Football, voted by the convention’s head coaches because the Big Ten’s greatest participant. He is the twenty third Buckeye — tops amongst Big Ten colleges — to win the Silver Football within the award’s 99-year historical past. An Ohio State or Michigan participant has gained in 12 of the final 15 years.
While Harrison left the door open final week to returning for his senior season, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison is extensively anticipated to enter the NFL draft, by which he’s projected as a probable top-five choose. Read extra right here.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com