The Bear’s Den, October 5, 2024

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Is the Chicago Bears run game back? - WGN-TV - After disappearing through their first three games, Week 4 showed some promise from the Bears’ run game. But can they replicate the performance they had against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers?

Around the NFC North: Bears Finally Join Ground Game Party - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - What has become obvious so far is that the other teams in the NFC North have come with loaded offenses capable of competing against the best teams in the league, but the Bears came with one still trying to be assembled.

Caleb Williams, DJ Moore react to trade that brought them to Bears - Bears Wire USA Today - “I haven’t really sat down and looked at all the pieces we got, I mean, you can see it but not to really go and think about it ‘Dang we really made an impact’ but we really did,” Moore said. “Shoutout to [Ryan] Poles for that. It was a good trade.”

Chicago Bears Friday Injury Report: Two Listed Questionable, Two Out - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - Teven Jenkins and DeAndre Carter are questionable but trending in the right direction to play Sunday against Carolina, although neither had a full practice this week.

Keenan Allen: Untapped Weapon After Practicing at Full Speed - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - The Bears have a chance to get their running game going again against a banged-up Panthers defense but it’s also possible they’ll target their new receiver extensively.

Bears DE Montez Sweat talks Gervon Dexter, sacking hunger, and more - Bears Wire USA Today - It is in his job description after all, which makes him the perfect player to partner with Campbell’s® on their Chunky Sacks Hunger initiative.

Hajduk: Teven Jenkins, DeAndre Carter questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Panthers - ChicagoBears.com
Left guard Teven Jenkins and receiver/return specialist DeAndre Carter are questionable for the Bears’ Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field due to ribs injuries.

Why Ryan Clark is taking the Bears over the Panthers - ESPN Video
Ryan Clark breaks down what is going into his decision to take the Bears over the Panthers in Week 5.

Finley: The Bears chose continuity for their No. 1 overall QB — and the Panthers picked chaos - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears’ opponent Sunday has penned a how-not-to book about how to develop their young quarterback.

Potash: Bears LG Teven Jenkins questionable for Panthers - Chicago Sun-Times - Coach Matt Eberflus is optimistic after Jenkins, who played 11 of 60 snaps against the Rams last week because of bruised ribs, was limited in practice Friday. “He looked good. He’s progressing in the right direction.”

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Brian Answers: This is going to be a pivotal week for the Panthers defense going forward - Cat Scratch Reader - The Panthers defense will get a chance to get right or show us where improvements need to be made, as we answer your questions in this week’s fan mailbag!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Keys to the game roundtable: Chicago Bears-Carolina Panthers preview - Windy City Gridiron - What’s it going to take for the Chicago Bears to beat the Carolina Panthers? Our crew breaks it down.

Bears-Panthers Preview: Carolina fans think they were fleeced by Chicago - Windy City Gridiron - We got the inside scoop on the Carolina Panthers from Demetri Ravanos, who hosts the Carolina Panthers Podcast, "This Team is Killing Us."

Wiltfong's Bears vs Panthers Injury Report: Teven Jenkins is questionable - Windy City Gridiron - Full gameday injury report for the Bears and Panthers here.

Wiltfong: Fans confident in Bears future, in the season, and in beating Carolina - Windy City Gridiron - We have your Bears Reacts results here!

Wiltfong: Bears vs. Panthers TV Map, previews, odds, weather, and more - Windy City Gridiron - Here’s all you need to know about the Bears vs. Panthers game!

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