The Bears Are Trying for 5-2, But Four Key Guys Are Already Sidelined For Thursday Night Football. Yikes.

Caleb Williams is officially good to go for the Chicago Bears’ Week 7 clash against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, which is huge news after his hamstring injury, but man, the rest of the injury report is looking rough for their 5-2 quest. The team had a walkthrough on Monday, so participation estimates are all we got, but the list of non-participants is definitely a cause for concern heading into a short week.

Williams Cleared, But The Line Takes a Hit

After his first full game back from that hamstring injury, it’s a massive relief for Bears fans that quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t even on the injury report. He’s totally clear to play on Thursday night. That’s the kind of stability you want from your franchise guy. However, the good news stops there, because the offensive line just got hammered. Right guard Jonah Jackson, who went down with hip and quad injuries on Sunday, was a non-participant on Monday. Losing a starting O-lineman is always tough, but even more so when you’re facing a prime-time game with basically no practice time.

Key Defensive Players And a Running Back Also Out

The Bears’ depth is getting tested, big time. Running back Kyle Monangai was also listed as a non-participant, dealing with thumb and toe issues. And it’s not just the offense taking hits. Linebacker T.J. Edwards is out with a hamstring injury, and fellow linebacker Jack Sanborn is sidelined with a concussion. That’s a huge chunk of talent missing, especially in the heart of their defense. How are they going to patch those holes on such short notice?

What’s Next for The Bears?

The Bears are looking to improve to a strong 5-2 record when they face the Patriots this Thursday night. This game kicks off a grueling stretch of three straight prime-time matchups, so they really need to come out firing. Getting that fifth win would set them up nicely, but doing it without Jackson, Monangai, Edwards, and Sanborn? That’s going to be a massive challenge. Let’s see how they adjust and who steps up to fill those crucial roles.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.