Tag: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams

Bears’ final injury report: Eddie Goldman doubtful vs. Rams

Here’s a look at the Bears’ final injury report from Friday’s practice, where NT Eddie Goldman has been ruled doubtful vs. Rams.

The Chicago Bears released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, where nose tackle Eddie Goldman missed practice for the third straight day with a knee injury.

Earlier this week, Matt Nagy called Goldman day-to-day after he tweaked his knee during Monday’s practice. Goldman has officially been ruled “doubtful” against the Rams.

While players like outside linebacker Khalil Mack, outside linebacker Robert Quinn and wide receiver Darnell Mooney have been deemed questionable for Sunday night, Nagy

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Friday’s practice and game designations:

7 causes for concern as Bears face the Rams in Week 1

As the Bears prepare for the Rams, there is plenty to be concerned about heading into Sunday night’s game.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of the 2021 season, where they’re traveling to Los Angeles to face the Rams on Sunday Night Football. Despite the start of a new season, there are already concerns facing this Bears roster, particularly with the uncertainty of this offense and inexperience at the cornerback position.

As the Bears prepare for the Rams, there is plenty to be concerned about heading into Sunday night’s game.

Bears Wire podcast: Previewing Chicago’s Week 1 matchup vs. Rams

On the latest episode of our Bears Wire podcast, we’re previewing the Bears’ Week 1 opener against the Rams.

NFL football is back!

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of the start of the NFL season. Where every team is undefeated and expectations are the highest they’ll likely be for most of the season. Even for those teams that are destined to be watching the postseason from the comfort of their own couch.

The Chicago Bears certainly feel like one of those teams heading into the 2021 season. And yet, there’s an excitement for what this year has in store, which has everything to do with rookie quarterback Justin Fields, who might just be the answer to the quarterback woes in Chicago.

Unfortunately, fans are going to have to wait a little bit to see Fields as it’ll be Andy Dalton getting the start when the Bears travel to Los Angeles to face the Rams on Sunday Night Football.

The Rams are 7.5-point favorites over the Bears, which feels right given the state of both teams. It doesn’t help that Los Angeles is 4-0 in season openers since Sean McVay took over and Matt Nagy could’ve been 0-3 in openers if not for a D’Andre Swift drop in the end zone last season.

As the Bears prepare for their Week 1 opener, host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanO_Leary) and myself (@AlyssaBarbieri) are previewing Bears vs. Rams and sharing our thoughts on Rodney Adams being waived from the roster (given it happened after recording last week’s episode).

You can listen to the latest episode below:

Stay tuned for a new episode of our Bears Wire podcast every week! Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts.

Bears vs. Rams predictions: Can Chicago pull off an upset on Sunday Night Football?

Can Chicago pull off an upset over the heavily-favored Rams? Our Bears Wire staff shares their predictions for Sunday’s season opener.

The Chicago Bears will open the 2021 season against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, where they’ll be tasked with upsetting a team that many have pegged as Super Bowl contenders.

Chicago and Los Angeles will meet in prime time for the fourth consecutive season, where the Rams have won the last two games.

The Bears have plenty of questions heading into Week 1 — from offensive line to cornerback — and we’ll get to see exactly where this team is as they face the Rams with the whole world watching.

Can the Bears pull off an upset over the heavily-favored Rams? Our Bears Wire staff shares their predictions for Sunday’s season opener.

Bears Week 1 injury report: Eddie Goldman misses practice again on Thursday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ injury report from Thursday’s practice, where NT Eddie Goldman missed his second straight practice.

The Chicago Bears released their second injury report ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, where nose tackle Eddie Goldman missed practice for the second straight day with a knee injury. Matt Nagy called Goldman day-to-day after he tweaked his knee during Monday’s practice.

Elsewhere, Nagy isn’t worried about players like wide receiver Darnell Mooney and outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn, who were limited for a second straight day.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Thursday’s practice:

Matt Nagy shares Bears injury updates on Eddie Goldman, Robert Quinn and others

Eddie Goldman is day-to-day with a knee injury while Khalil Mack, Robert Quinn and Darnell Mooney are expected to play in Bears’ opener.

The Chicago Bears released their first injury report of the 2021 season on Wednesday, which featured some prominent starters who didn’t practice or were limited.

The biggest concern was nose tackle Eddie Goldman, who sat out Wednesday’s practice with what was listed as a knee/ankle injury, which led many to wonder about his availability for Sunday night.

Nagy explained that Goldman tweaked his knee during Monday’s practice, and he doesn’t know if Goldman will practice Thursday. Nagy called Goldman “day to day,” which is certainly more encouraging than what some were speculating.

If Goldman can’t go Sunday night, it would be seventh-round rookie Khyiris Tonga stepping in at nose tackle, who has impressed throughout the preseason.

The Bears also had three notable starters who were limited during Wednesday’s practice, including wide receiver Darnell Mooney (back) and outside linebackers Khalil Mack (groin) and Robert Quinn (back).

Nagy said he feels good about all three of those guys playing in Sunday night’s opener.

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7 things to know heading into Bears-Rams in Week 1

From the Bears’ season-opening struggles to another prime-time showing against the Rams, here are seven things to know ahead of Week 1.

The Chicago Bears will kick off the 2021 NFL season against the Los Angeles Rams on prime-time, where Chicago will be looking to upset the heavily-favored Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The Bears and Rams are no strangers to each other, as they’ll be meeting for the fourth straight year. Unfortunately for Chicago, the home team has one each of those meetings.

Here are seven things to know ahead of the Bears’ Week 1 game against the Rams:

4 key matchups to watch as Bears face Rams in Week 1

From A-Rob vs. Ramsey to Bears front seven vs. Rams O-line, here are four matchups to watch as the Bears battle the Rams in Week 1.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for their Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams in prime-time, where there are a slew of matchups that will go a long way in determining whether the Bears can pull off an upset of the heavily-favored Rams on Sunday Night Football.

While there are questions on the offensive side of the ball, there are some pretty important matchups that will dictate just how long of a night it’ll be for quarterback Andy Dalton. The Bears defense really needs to step up against this Rams offense now sporting quarterback Matthew Stafford, a familiar foe for this defense.

Here are four matchups to watch as the Bears head into their Week 1 game against the Rams.

Bears Week 1 injury report: Eddie Goldman missed Wednesday’s practice with knee/ankle injury

Here’s a look at the Bears’ injury report from Wednesday’s practice, including NT Eddie Goldman not practicing with a knee/ankle injury.

The Chicago Bears released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, which featured nose tackle Eddie Goldman not practicing with a knee/ankle injury and whose status for Week 1 is in question.

Here’s a look at the full injury report from Wednesday’s practice, which included a handful of starters limited heading into Week 1.

Bears QB Andy Dalton isn’t looking over his shoulder at rookie Justin Fields

Ahead of the Bears’ Week 1 game vs. Rams, Andy Dalton is focused on the opportunity in front of him, not the franchise QB behind him.

From the moment the Bears traded up to draft quarterback Justin Fields, Andy Dalton has been fielding questions about the young franchise quarterback waiting in the wings to take the starting job Dalton was promised back in March.

Specifically, whether Dalton — the anointed starter — was looking over his shoulder at Fields. When Dalton addressed the Chicago media for the first time during a game week on Wednesday, he brushed off any concerns about that pressure.

“That’s the worst thing you can do, is looking over your shoulder,” Dalton told reporters Wednesday. “I think understanding that is is key.

“Tuning out the stuff that you don’t need to focus on and knowing where you need to put your time and effort and all that kind of stuff, I think that’s just where I’m at. And you don’t worry about all the all the other stuff.”

Right now, Dalton is focused on Sunday night’s contest against the Rams, which presents its own challenges, especially for a starting offense that struggled to find rhythm in the preseason. But after a whirlwind offseason, Dalton is ready for the opportunity at hand.

“There’s a lot that’s gone on since March. All that has led to this point right here,” Dalton said. “Regardless of everything that’s gone on, we’re here week 1 and this is exactly what I wanted, this opportunity, and now looking forward to making the most of it.”

But if Dalton is determined to make the most of his opportunity, he’s going to need a strong performance, which is easier said than done when faced with going against Aaron Donald and this Rams defense.

There’s already a belief that Dalton’s leash is quite short with Fields waiting in the wings. We’ll see just how long it is when the Bears and Rams kick things off on Sunday Night Football.

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