The Chicago Bears are determined to end their six-game losing streak following a tough loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
In the aftermath of the disappointing defeat, the Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus and appointed new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown as the interim head coach. Brown recently stepped into the OC role after Chicago parted ways with Shane Waldron.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for the Bears, but Brown has an opportunity to spark a turnaround this weekend against the San Francisco 49ers. However, the challenge is steep, especially with one of their key playmakers potentially sidelined.
Bears News: D.J. Moore Misses Another Practice With Injury
According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, standout wide receiver D.J. Moore was among five players who missed practice on Thursday, remaining on the injury report with a quad issue after being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, veteran wideout Keenan Allen, initially limited on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, was upgraded to full participation on Thursday. If Moore is unable to play in Sunday’s matchup against the 49ers, it would deal a significant blow to the Bears’ offense.
Moore was a bright spot in last week’s loss to the Lions, catching eight passes on 16 targets for 97 yards and a touchdown. Over the last three games, he’s averaged 10 targets per outing, cementing his role as a focal point in Chicago’s offense.
Should Moore be unavailable, Allen and rookie Rome Odunze could see increased playing time. Odunze, however, had a quiet game last week, with just two receptions on six targets for 25 yards, and has not found the end zone since Week 3 against the Colts. Tight end Cole Kmet may also play a larger role in the passing attack as the Bears look for reliable options against San Francisco.
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