Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals Injury Report

Bears

The Chicago Bears will be without several key players for their Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Justin Fields (shoulder) is doubtful to play, and wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) has been ruled out. Other Bears players who are listed as questionable include running back David Montgomery (ankle), wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee), and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (ankle). The Bears will need to find a way to replace Fields' production if he is unable to play. Backup quarterback Trevor Siemian is expected to start in Fields' place. Siemian has started two games for the Bears this season, completing 59.6% of his passes for 458 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Mooney's absence will also be a big loss for the Bears' offense. Mooney is the team's leading receiver with 49 catches for 612 yards and four touchdowns. The Bears will need to step up on defense against the Cardinals, who have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. The Cardinals are averaging 28.7 points per game, and they have scored at least 30 points in each of their last four games. The Bears will need to generate pressure on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and force him to make mistakes. The Bears have recorded 28 sacks this season, which is tied for 10th in the NFL. The Bears will also need to limit the production of Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins is one of the best receivers in the NFL, and he has caught 64 passes for 717 yards and three touchdowns this season. The Bears will need to play their best game of the season if they want to beat the Cardinals. The Cardinals are a tough opponent, but the Bears have the talent to win if they can play mistake-free football.

Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals will be without several key players for their Week 13 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Running back James Conner (knee) and wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) have been ruled out. Other Cardinals players who are listed as questionable include wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring), cornerback Byron Murphy (back), and safety Budda Baker (ankle). The Cardinals will need to find a way to replace Conner's production if he is unable to play. Backup running back Eno Benjamin is expected to start in Conner's place. Benjamin has rushed for 299 yards and one touchdown this season. Brown's absence will also be a big loss for the Cardinals' offense. Brown is the team's leading receiver with 48 catches for 709 yards and three touchdowns. The Cardinals will need to step up on defense against the Bears, who have a balanced offense that can score points in a variety of ways. The Bears are averaging 21.4 points per game, and they have scored at least 20 points in each of their last four games. The Cardinals will need to generate pressure on Bears quarterback Justin Fields and force him to make mistakes. The Cardinals have recorded 35 sacks this season, which is tied for fifth in the NFL. The Cardinals will also need to limit the production of Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Mooney is the team's leading receiver with 49 catches for 612 yards and four touchdowns. The Cardinals will need to play their best game of the season if they want to beat the Bears. The Bears are a tough opponent, but the Cardinals have the talent to win if they can play mistake-free football.