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TV broadcast map for Bears vs. Packers in Week 18

The Bears will battle the Packers in Week 18 on CBS. See if the Bears game will be on in your part of the country.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) will battle the Green Bay Packers (8-8) in Week 18, where Chicago is looking to close out the 2023 season on a three-game losing streak.

The Bears are riding a nine-game losing streak against the Packers, including a brutal 38-20 loss in Week 1. Now, Chicago has an opportunity for revenge while also managing to keep Green Bay out of the postseason. Not to mention, there’s a lot on the line for guys like Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy.

Let’s see if the Bears will be on in your part of the country.

If you live in the red area of the map, you’ll be able to watch Bears-Packers locally at 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS (via 506sports.com).

Most of the country will get the Bears-Packers (red) game. The rest of the country will get Eagles-Giants (blue) and Chiefs-Chargers (green) as part of CBS’s late slate of games.

Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will be on the Chicago-Green Bay call for CBS.

The Bears and Packers kick things off Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS.

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson doubtful, Cole Kmet questionable vs. Packers

The Bears have released their final injury report and game designations ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Packers.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

While cornerback Jaylon Johnson said earlier this week he expected to play against the Packers, he’s officially listed as doubtful after not practicing all week with a shoulder injury.

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who missed last week’s game with a concussion, remains in concussion protocol and has already been ruled out.

Chicago has five players who are questionable against the Packers: tight end Cole Kmet (knee), cornerback Kyler Gordon (calf), running back Khalil Herbert (back), center Lucas Patrick (calf) and long snapper Patrick Scales (foot).

The good news? Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and backup quarterback Tyson Bagent (illness) practiced in full and have no injury designation for Sunday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Friday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP FP —
CB Kyler Gordon calf — — LP Questionable
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP DNP Questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP FP Questionable
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP FP —
C Lucas Patrick calf — — LP Questionable
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP FP —
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP FP —
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP FP —
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP DNP Out
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP LP —
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP LP Questionable
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP FP —
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP FP —
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP LP —
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP LP Questionable
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP FP —
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP LP —
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP LP Questionable
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP FP Questionable
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP FP —
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP DNP Questionable
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP FP Questionable
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP FP Questionable

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson DNP, Cole Kmet limited Thursday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Thursday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their second injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was once again sidelined with a shoulder injury, although he insists that he “100 percent” expects to play against the Packers on Sunday.

Tight end Cole Kmet, who’s been dealing with a knee injury, returned to practice in limited fashion after missing Wednesday’s practice.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) and running back Khalil Herbert (back) was also limited on Thursday.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers (TBA) after Thursday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP DNP
RB Khalil Herbert back — LP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP LP
TE Marcedes Lewis rest — DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP FP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP FP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP FP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP FP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP FP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Bears Week 18 injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet DNP Wednesday

Here’s a look at the Bears’ Week 18 injury report following Wednesday’s practice:

The Chicago Bears (7-9) released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers (8-8).

The Bears had five players sidelined for Wednesday’s practice, including cornerback Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and tight end Cole Kmet (knee). Johnson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half of last week’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. While Kmet did play in that game, he wasn’t involved much as he continues to battle a knee injury suffered in Week 16.

Elsewhere, long snapper Patrick Scales is dealing with a foot injury, wide receiver Darnell Mooney remains in concussion protocol and quarterback Tyson Bagent is dealing with an illness.

Wide receiver DJ Moore was limited with an ankle injury.

Here’s a look at the injury report for the Bears and Packers after Wednesday’s practices:

Chicago Bears

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
QB Tyson Bagent illness DNP
CB Jaylon Johnson shoulder DNP
TE Cole Kmet knee DNP
WR Darnell Mooney concussion DNP
WR DJ Moore ankle LP
LS Patrick Scales foot DNP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Green Bay Packers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
CB Jaire Alexander shoulder FP
S Zayne Anderson knee LP
LB De’Vondre Campbell neck FP
RB AJ Dillon thumb/neck DNP
S Rudy Ford hamstring DNP
OL Elgton Jenkins knee/ankle DNP
RB Aaron Jones knee/finger LP
LB Isaiah McDuffie concussion/neck DNP
TE Luke Musgrave** kidney LP
OL Josh Myers neck LP
CB Keisean Nixon quadricep LP
S Jonathan Owens knee LP
WR Jayden Reed chest LP
S Darnell Savage shoulder FP
DL T.J. Slaton knee/foot LP
LB Preston Smith ankle DNP
OL Luke Tenuta** ankle FP
LB Quay Walker shoulder LP
WR Christian Watson hamstring LP
WR Dontayvion Wicks chest LP
RB Emanuel Wilson** shoulder FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

**designated to return from IR

Vikings still have playoff life entering Week 18 trip to Detroit

A lot of things need to happen for Minnesota and it seems more likely that none of those things happen, but the Vikings can still dream…

Believe it or not, the Minnesota Vikings still have something to play for in the Week 18 finale in Detroit. While it’s a contrived longshot, the Vikings can still make the postseason if they beat the Lions.

Even after getting blown out by the Packers in Week 17, Detroit’s Week 18 foe isn’t mathematically eliminated from the final NFC wild card spot. Sunday’s game kicks off before any of these other outcomes will be known, too.

Foremost, the Vikings have to beat the Lions. Detroit wins at home and the door is slammed shut. Minnesota also needs all of the following to happen in Week 18:

  • Bears beat the Packers
  • Cardinals beat the Seahawks
  • Buccaneers lose to the Panthers OR the Saints lose to the Falcons

It seems more likely that none of those things happen, but the Vikings can still dream…

If the Lions beat the Vikings and the Bears beat the Packers, Minnesota will finish in last place in the NFC North a year after winning the division.

Announcers set for Bears vs. Packers Week 18 game

The Bears will conclude the 2023 season against the hated Packers. See who will be calling the game on CBS.

The Chicago Bears (7-9) will conclude the 2023 season against the Green Bay Packers (8-8), where Chicago has a chance to keep their hated rivals out of the playoffs with a win.

The Bears’ Week 18 game will air on CBS at 3:25 p.m. CT. The television commentators for the game are Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline).

Chicago is coming off an impressive 37-17 win against the Atlanta Falcons (7-9), where they excelled on offense and defense in their home finale. After jumping out to a 21-7 halftime lead, the Bears were able to close out the game thanks to strong outings by Justin Fields, DJ Moore, Khalil Herbert and a dominant defense.

Meanwhile, Green Bay is coming off convincing 33-10 prime-time win over the Minnesota Vikings (7-9), which kept their playoff hopes alive. Jordan Love accounted for four touchdowns in the win, including two to Jayden Reed, in what was his best game in his first year as a starter. Now, he’ll face Chicago for the second time this season with a chance to advance to the playoffs.

The Bears are 4-1 in the past five games, and they’re are plenty of jobs still on the line heading into an important offseason. Can Chicago exact revenge with a win over Green Bay and end this season on a high?

Bears can play spoiler to the Packers in Week 18

The Bears can keep the hated Packers out of the playoffs with a win in Week 18.

The Chicago Bears have been eliminated from the playoffs and they don’t have anything to play for in Week 18. But they do have an opportunity to play spoiler to the hated Green Bay Packers.

The Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 to keep their playoff hopes alive. Now, they have a win-and-in scenario heading into the final week of the regular season.

Chicago has followed an eerily similar path to the Detroit Lions from last season: Start off 1-5, go on a hot streak and miss the playoffs. The last step? Beat Green Bay and keep them out of the postseason. And we see how well that’s working out for Detroit.

The last time the Bears kept the Packers out of the playoffs came some 40 years ago, according to Mark Potash. Chicago defeated Green Bay, 23-21, under head coach Mike Ditka in 1983.

The Bears have turned a corner in the back half of the season, including going 4-1 in their last five games. But they’ll need to be on their A-game against a Packers team with everything to play for this week.

The Bears and Packers kick things off at 3:25 p.m. CT on Sunday on CBS.

Good, bad and ugly from Vikings 33-10 loss vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football 33-10, all but ending their hopes at making a playoff run. Chris Spooner looks at the good, bad and ugly from a disappointing performance.

Just like that, the Minnesota Vikings 2023 season is all but over. Last week’s loss against the Detroit Lions removed all possibility of taking home the NFC North title. This week, with a 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, the Vikings have been all but eliminated from the NFC playoff picture entirely.

Minnesota isn’t mathematically eliminated. There is still a scenario in which they can make the playoffs, but it’s far-fetched. Minnesota would have to win next week against the Lions. They would also need the following to happen.

  • Packers to lose against the Chicago Bears
  • Seattle Seahawks to lose against the Arizona Cardinals
  • Either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or New Orleans Saints to lose their game.

It’s not impossible, but the loss makes a playoff berth highly improbable. But Minnesota even being in this spot at all was highly improbable, after losing Kirk Cousins for the season and the quarterback carousel that followed.

That carousel played a major role in the Vikings’ ultimate demise, as starting quarterback Jaren Hall was benched for former starter Nick Mullens. The move provided a little bit of a spark, but not nearly enough, as Minnesota got blown out at home against their division rival. Here’s the good, bad and ugly from a disappointing performance on Sunday Night Football.

Detroit Lions Podcast: Bish and Brown preview Lions vs. Cowboys

Detroit Lions Podcast: Bish and Brown preview Lions vs. Cowboys

[anyclip-media thumbnail=”undefined” playlistId=”undefined” content=”dW5kZWZpbmVk”][/anyclip-media]The guys are back for another episode of Bish and Brown on the Detroit Lions Podcast! In this episode, the guys return to talk about the following:

  • Division title drought is over! Lions win over the Vikings to claim the NFC North!
  • Playoff Scenarios for the Detroit Lions
  • Play of the Week | Powered by Restore
  • Lions vs. Cowboys Preview

All that and more is discussed for this episode. Be sure to rate, review and subscribes to the Detroit Lions Podcast (@DetLionsPodcasts) on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other podcast platforms. You can also follow Russ and Scott on X (@RussNFLDraft and @Bischoff_Scott). Enjoy the game and go Lions!

NFC North watch: Vikings make another QB change after losing to the Lions

NFC North watch: Vikings make another QB change after losing to the Lions, benching Nick Mullens for rookie Jaren Hall

Looking down from atop the NFC North, there is a big game in Week 17 for second place behind the champion Detroit Lions. The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings are facing off to be No. 2 and keep their chances of qualifying for the postseason alive.

Minnesota will host the Packers on Sunday night with a new quarterback under center. After Nick Mullens threw four interceptions to the Lions in Detroit’s Week 16 win in Minnesota, the Vikings are turning to rookie Jaren Hall at quarterback.

Hall was Minnesota’s fifth-round pick out of BYU. He started one other game but was quickly knocked out with a brain injury.

The winner of Sunday’s game will finish level its record at 8-8 and stay alive in the chase for one of the final two wild card spots. That could include a trip to Ford Field in the wild card round to meet the Lions, depending on how the final two weeks play out.