Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers: TV, inactives, odds, weather, injuries and more

The Panthers are coming! The Panthers are coming! Wait, that's not really all that intimidating, is it?

For the third October in a row, the Chicago Bears are taking on the Carolina Panthers, and for the second year in a row, it's being played in our house.

Here are a few links to peruse as we inch closer to kickoff:

- Cutler on Olsen: "He'd be a great fit in this offense." (LINK)

- Brad Biggs has some info on fines from last week. (LINK / LINK)

- Matt Bowen does his damn thing, like only Matt Bowen can. (LINK)

- The Bears want you to help Save Da Planet. Here's how you can help. (LINK)

- Evan Silva has a very small margin of victory for the Bears today. (LINK)

- For those of you into betting odds and such. (LINK)

- Help WCG win a donation to the charity of our choice! (LINK)

Weather forecast for the game-

Temperatures expected to be in the mid-40's at kickoff, and not warming up much beyond that, thanks to mostly cloudy skies. The rain is expected to hold off, however, so the field should be reasonably dry. Also, it's the Windy City, so it will be windy.

Where to Watch-

USA! USA! USA! Here's the TV map of what's playing in your area if you are in the States. (LINK)

UK - BBC red button & online (BBC iplayer)
BBC Link Here
NFL UK Link Here

Canada - Click here

Germany and others - Click here

Inactives -

Bears: Alshon Jeffery, Dane Sanzenbacher, Edwin Williams, Matt Toeaina, Brody Eldridge, Amobi Okoye, Cheta Ozougwu.

Panthers: Jimmy Clausen, Joe Adams, DJ Campbell, James Dockery, Bruce Campbell, Antwan Applewhite, Thomas Keiser.

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That's all we've got for now... Have fun, and see you at kickoff!