Bears vs. Panthers Thursday Night Football Injury Preview: Which Team has the Injury Edge?

In a highly anticipated Thursday night football clash, the Chicago Bears are set to square off against the Carolina Panthers, but both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns that could sway the game's dynamics. These sidelined athletes raise questions about the teams' strategies and potential adjustments as they prepare to face off in a critical showdown.

Carolina Panthers - SIC score 77.4

Brian Burns and CJ Henderson   - SIC score 45

Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns and CJ Henderson have been sidelined after sustaining concussion injuries during Week 9. Due to the short week, they were unable to complete the concussion protocol, resulting in their absence for the upcoming game. However, there is a possibility of their return in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Burns and Henderson are among several Panthers defenders anticipated to miss the upcoming match, joining Jaycee Horn and Shaq Thompson, both of whom are currently on the injured reserve list.

DJ Chark - SIC score 40

Panthers wide reciver DJ Chark is unlikely to play against the Bears after suffering an elbow injury in Week 9. This will likely mean for an increase in snaps for rookie Jonathan Mingo.

Chicago Bears - SIC Score 80.6

Justin Fields - SIC score 47

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who showcased an impressive run with four touchdowns in consecutive weeks, encountered a setback by dislocating his right thumb in Week 6. Although the Bears opted against placing Fields on injured reserve, he has been absent for the past three weeks and is doubtful to compete against the Panthers. His likelihood of playing this week is slim, with a potential return slated for Week 11 against the Detroit Lions.

Khalil Herbert - SIC score 67

FP all week but not expected to play tonight against the Panthers - officially listed as questionable while recovering from Oct. 5 right high ankle sprain - D'Onta Foreman likely to get a majority of the snaps

Tremaine Edmunds - SIC score 45

The Chicago Bears' significant free-agent acquisition, Tremaine Edmunds, suffered a hyperextended right knee coupled with a probable bone bruise during Week 9. While he has been officially ruled out, the injury appears to have spared him from a severe knee ligament injury.

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