The Bear’s Den, September 21, 2024

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Injury Update: Bears rule out Keenan Allen, three others for Colts game - ChicagoBears.com - The Bears on Friday ruled out receiver Keenan Allen (heel/personal), fullback Khari Blasingame (hand/knee), running back Travis Homer (finger) and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens (groin) for Sunday's game in Indianapolis.

Cronin: Bears WR Keenan Allen (heel) to miss second straight game - ESPN - The Chicago Bears will be without receiver Keenan Allen for a second straight game as the veteran wideout continues to deal with a lingering heel injury.

Bears injury report: Keenan Allen, three others ruled OUT – NBC Sports Chicago - Running back Travis Homer, fullback Khari Blasingame, and defensive tackle Zacch Pickens are also out for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen (heel) ruled out against Colts - 670 The Score - Bears receiver Keenan Allen will miss his second straight game Sunday due to a heel injury. He continues to deal with plantar fasciitis and hasn't practiced in two weeks.

Bears Will Be Without Keenan Allen for Second Straight Game - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - The heel injury will keep the veteran wide receiver from playing for a second straight game, depriving quarterback Caleb Williams of a vital target.

Bears vs. Colts game picks: Will Chicago bounce back in Week 3? - Bears Wire USA Today - Our Bears Wire staff share their game picks for Sunday's matchup.

Why Mina Kimes likes the Bears to bounce back against the Colts - ESPN Video - Mina Kimes explains why she likes the Bears offense to take advantage of a struggling Colts defense.

Stalled Offense Leaves Bears Looking Up at Bottom of NFC North - Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears - Analysis: The Vikings' improvement meant trouble for the Bears but without an offense Chicago's spot at the bottom of the division seems cemented for now.

Greenberg: The Chicago Bears have problems. What's the biggest one so far? - Chicago Sun-Times - Look to the flimsy wall of beef up front on offense, people. Yes, it's obvious.

Bears' message to Caleb Williams amid struggles hits right note – NBC Sports Chicago - Caleb Williams isn't the first rookie quarterback to enter the NFL with immense expectations only to struggle out of the gate. He won't be the last.

Why Caleb Williams is affecting Tyler's bet for the Bears this weekend - ESPN Video - Tyler Fulghum explains why he's betting the over total points when the Bears go on the road to play the Colts.

Bears' DJ Moore takes accountability for his frustration vs. Texans - Bears Wire USA Today - "I shouldn't have shown as much [frustration] but it's part of the game," Moore said. "Like I said, we were one play away from the game changing. And we just couldn't connect. Nobody on offense could connect with the one play or get the one play started to get us on track and go up. It's football. Everybody is going to have their ups and downs and their frustrations."

Bears Weekly PODCAST: Tyrique Stevenson emphasizes the importance of details in Indianapolis - ChicagoBears.com - Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer are joined by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson on Bears Weekly to preview the Bears' Week 3 game in Indianapolis.

Austin Booker's homecoming: Roots, redemption and family - ChicagoBears.com - Newaygo Drive. Those two words tattooed on Austin Booker's left forearm hold over a decade of memories, both for him and his parents who watched their son transform from a high-energy kid to a 6-foot-6 NFL player.

Bears know Sweat's impact extends beyond the box score - 670 The Score - Bears star defensive end Montez Sweat has been an important presence for the team even without posting a sack in the first two games of the season.

Finley: Caleb Williams' chance to prove himself — and improve himself — awaits - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams needs to make loud improvement Sunday.

Lieser: Kevin Warren says lakefront stadium would keep team 'authentically the Chicago Bears' - Chicago Sun-Times - More than three years into the stadium endeavor, which predates Warren's hiring in 2023, the Bears have yet to break ground.

Lieser: RB D'Andre Swift could power Bears to offensive breakthrough vs. Colts - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears expected Swift to be the engine of their offense this season, but he's off to a frustrating start with 48 yards on 24 carries.

Today in Sports History: Walter Payton overtakes Jim Brown with 107th rushing touchdown – Chicago Tribune - 1987 — Chicago's Walter Payton breaks Jim Brown's NFL record with his 107th rushing touchdown as the Bears beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-3.

Hoge's Adam Hoge's Bears Things: Confidence in Caleb Williams remains high - CHGO Bears - If there's one thing I've learned this week, there's not one thing holding the Bears' offense back — it's a little of everything.

Moreano: It's now or never for the Chicago Bears' rushing attack - CHGO Bears - The Chicago Bears have been unable to run the football, and the Colts haven't been able to stop the run this season. Here is why the Bears need to find a way to establish the run in Week 3 against the Colts.

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts predictions: Can Caleb Williams finally find the endzone? - CHGO Bears - The defense held their own against C.J. Stroud on Sunday night and almost single-handedly beat the Titans in Week 1. Can the unit keep it going against an inconsistent, but highly explosive offense in Indianapolis?

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Bears S Jaquan Brisker dares Colts QB Anthony Richardson to chuck it deep - Stampede Blue - "I want him to throw it deep this week," Brisker told Patrick Finley of The Chicago Suntimes.

Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts Preview: Five Good Questions - Windy City Gridiron - JJ Stankevitz and Stampede Blue sit down with us to give us two perspectives!

What is the optimal Chicago Bears starting five on the offensive line? - Windy City Gridiron - Both starting linemen are struggling, who should Ryan Bates replace?

Wiltfong: 77% of Bears fans remain patient despite the offensive struggles - Windy City Gridiron - We share the results of our latest Reacts' surveys!

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts keys to the game ROUNDTABLE - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears hit the road again and our crew says what they need to do to bounce back.

Infante's 2025 Bears mock draft: Fixing the OL - Windy City Gridiron - WCG's lead draft analyst shares his first in-season Bears mock draft for the 2025 class.

Bears vs Colts Injury Report: Davis questionable, Allen out for Chicago - Windy City Gridiron - Bears rule 4 out, Nate Davis questionable, plus Davis may lose some reps to Matt Pryor.

Infante: Early NFL Draft risers after start of season - Windy City Gridiron - WCG's lead draft analyst looks at some of the players who have helped their stock the most these last few weeks.

Zimmerman's Bears at Colts Player Props: The Bears' offense breaks out - Windy City Gridiron - Here are three props to consider for this weekend's Colts- Bears matchup.

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