Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints - Friday Injury Report

by Kev H on Sep 17, 2011 7:01 AM CDT

At some point, it'd be nice to see this guy in a game.

It's not an NFL season without injuries, and there are some notable injuries for both the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints as they gear up for their matchup tomorrow.

There are some interesting things for both teams to try to take advantage of. Hit the jump to see the injury status report, and where some of those advantages might be.

New Orleans Saints - Status Report

OUT - WR Marques Colston (broken collarbone), K Garrett Hartley

QUESTIONABLE - S Roman Harper (ankle), DT Tom Johnson (calf), WR Lance Moore (groin), CB Tracy Porter (calf)

PROBABLE - G Carl Nicks (illness)

Things of Note: Porter did not practice Thursday or Friday, and Harper was limited. If they are both out, that means there are some backups playing in a defense that was already coming off a pretty abusmal performance there could be something to exploit there.

Additionally, Moore was limited in practice. If he's not 100%, or is unable to go, then you're looking at Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem, and likely a lot of work to TE Jimmy Graham and RB Darren Sproles.

Chicago Bears - Status Report

DOUBTFUL - RB Marion Barber (calf), S Chris Harris (hamstring), G lance Louis (ankle)

QUESTIONABLE - WR Roy Williams (groin)

PROBABLE - CB Zackary Bowman (hamstring), WR Sam Hurd (ankle), DE Corey Wootton (knee)

Things of Note: Bowman, Hurd, and Wootton all participated in full on Friday. Williams was limited. Harris didn't practice all week, so look to see Major Wright and Brandon Merriweather in the backfield Sunday. If Williams can't go, expect an increased presence of Johnny Knox, and more Earl Bennett as well.

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hope to see hurd in action. I think he isgoing to be a sleeper

by SuperBowlXX on Sep 17, 2011 7:14 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

A sleeper on offense? Or on special teams...because that's what we got him for.

"With all due respect, and I mean with ALL due respect...that idea ain't worth a velvet paintin' of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on."

by CurtisEnisFan on Sep 17, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Want to see Hurd get a few looks...

That’s why he says he chose the Bears. Hope he gets at least a couple balls.

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Sep 18, 2011 12:58 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions

Good to see Lance Louis living up to his reputation.

Also this game should tell a lot about the development of Major Wright. I’m interested to see if he can hold up without the veteran presence of Hitman back there with him.

"Questioning Cutler's toughness is like questioning whether China has a lot of people"

-Michael Rosenberg, SI

by Joeb'n777 on Sep 17, 2011 8:00 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Brandon Merriweather is a vet homie ......

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Sep 17, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Yes and no

He is a vet to the league but not the Bears system/defense/playbook

"Questioning Cutler's toughness is like questioning whether China has a lot of people"

-Michael Rosenberg, SI

by Joeb'n777 on Sep 17, 2011 8:22 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Even though I wasn't happy with the pick at the time...

I think we’ll see more of Chris Conte than Major Wright by the end of the game. Conte seems to be a smarter player already as far as knowing where he’s supposed to be and his responsibilities. He also looked like he was playing faster with every pre-season game as he got more comfortable. Too bad he got a little banged up in that last one, it set him back a little.

I am beginning to think I’ll have to eat some crow on taking Conte, although I still think they could have waited another round or two to get him. Jerry might have actually stumbled on a player here.

by BearFan611 on Sep 17, 2011 8:23 AM CDT reply actions

That's another thing that will e interesting to watch...

"Questioning Cutler's toughness is like questioning whether China has a lot of people"

-Michael Rosenberg, SI

by Joeb'n777 on Sep 17, 2011 8:45 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Well I hope Chris Harris can somehow go on Sunday

We need to be at our best against the Saints, even if they will be missing their top threat at WR. This will be a real test for Brandon Meriweather at FS.

Speaking of Brandon Meriweather, I think he will start at FS regardless of Chris Harris’s condition. Hes been taking all the reps with 1st team D at FS, and if Chris can go then there is your starter at SS.

I suspect Roy Williams will play, but Johnny Knox will see more action in a rotation with RW.

Already posted something that Chris Spencer is to start at RG, so Lance Louis is a no go at this point.

Sam Hurd wil probably see more action in the slot than Dane Sanzenbacher, but both will play a fair share of snaps.

And it appears we will see more of Kahlil Bell at RB. I’m guessing they are saving Marion Barber for the Packers. But if Barber can play this week, watch for a real boost to the running game.

Jay Cutler is our QB, and I for one am proud of that

by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Sep 17, 2011 8:53 AM CDT reply actions

Don't think Barber is going to play

Harris is out, which definitely hurts. It’ll be interesting to see how Major Wright does, and the same goes for Meriweather. I know Meriweather’s been ragged on for being terrible in coverage, but all he has to do is roam and keep everything in front of him. Though neither Wright nor Meriweather are anywhere near Harris when it comes to getting up in the box and stopping the run, though that was supposedly one of Wright’s strengths. Will be interesting to see what Conte does, he’ll definitely get some playing time.

Also Wootten is back, and that is never a bad thing. I agree that we’ll see more of Hurd out of the slot.

What worries me the most right now is the fact that NO will probably ratchet up the screen game a bit more if Lance Moore can’t go either. Pierre Thomas is exceptional at screens, we all know Darren Sproles has made a name for himself with those gimmicky plays, and Mark Ingram is no slouch either.

by Midway Bully on Sep 17, 2011 11:01 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions