MINNEAPOLIS — As anticipated, outdoor linebacker Khalil Mack and tight finish Jimmy Graham will play towards the Vikings.
Both gamers had been indexed as questionable for the sport. Mack had a shoulder harm and Graham a hip downside.
Mack is coming off most likely his very best recreation of the yr. Last week, he sacked Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for a security and compelled working again Duke Johnson to fumble, best to get better the ball himself.
The Bears dominated out 3 gamers previous this week: slot cornerback Buster Skrine, who remains to be in concussion protocol two weeks after you have harm; beginning cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who harm his shoulder towards the Texans; and backup protection Deon Bush, who has a foot harm. None of the 3 flew with the Bears to Minnesota on Saturday.
The Bears determine to play Duke Shelley at slot nook and rookie Kindle Vildor at outsider cornerback. They promoted Xavier Crawford to the energetic roster as insurance coverage for his or her defensive backfield.
Beside the 3 gamers already dominated out, the Bears made working again Artavis Pierce and offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons inavtive.