The Chicago Bears will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. Here’s the final injury report and analysis on all Bears players whose game status has been in question at some point this week leading up to the game.
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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears Inactives
Note that the full inactive list is released by teams 90 minutes before kickoff. This list will be updated at that time.
Keenan Allen, WR
Keenan Allen popped up on the club’s Friday practice report with an ankle injury and was listed as limited. He was not included on either of Chicago’s first two reports this week, suggesting Allen was injured during practice.
Fortunately, Allen told Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times that while his ankle is a “little stiff,” he expects to suit up against the Vikings on Sunday. Head coach Matt Eberflus was similarly optimistic, noting the Bears are “hopeful” Allen will be available.
Allen has finished better than WR30 just once this season (Week 6). He’s probably not a critical asset for your fantasy team if you’re still in the mix at this point in the year.
Ryan Bates, G
Bates (concussion) won’t play against Minnesota on Sunday. Bates suffered a concussion in Sunday’s loss to Green Bay and hasn’t been able to practice this week.
The Bears have a quick turnaround after Week 12 with a Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, and Bates will need to clear the NFL’s five-step concussion protocol by then in order to be able to suit up in Week 13. Teven Jenkins is likely to start at left guard until Bates is able to return.
Elijah Hicks, S
Hicks (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Hicks has started each of the last five games at safety for the Bears after Jaquan Brisker (concussion) was placed on injured reserve. Jonathan Owens is next up on the depth chart at safety for the Bears alongside Kevin Byard.
D’Andre Swift, RB
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift failed to practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury. This was a new issue for Swift, who wasn’t listed on the club’s injury report leading into last week’s game.
Fortunately, Swift returned for a limited practice on Thursday and a full session on Friday. While he’s technically listed as questionable, ending the week with a full practice signals that Swfit should be good to go for Week 12.
Indeed, Swift told reporters that he fully expects to play against the Vikings on Sunday.
#Bears RB D’Andre Swift, who has a groin injury, tells me there’s no question he’ll play Sunday.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) November 22, 2024
In the unlikely event that Swift sits in Week 12, second-year back Roschon Johnson — who’s already begun to see more work — would be in line to start for Chicago. Johnson’s snap rate crept to a season-high 42% in Week 11, while he handled 11 touches and scored a rushing touchdown.
Final Injury Reports
Chicago Bears
Kiran Amegadjie, OL (Calf) – Questionable; Ryan Bates, OL (Concussion) – Out; Elijah Hicks, DB (Ankle) – Out; D’Andre Swift, RB (Groin) – Questionable; Teven Jenkins, OL (Ankle) – playing; Marcedes Lewis, TE (Non-Injury Related – Rest) – playing
Minnesota Vikings
Josh Oliver, TE (Wrist/Ankle) – Out; Jonathan Bullard, DE (Toe) – playing; Gabriel Murphy, LB (Knee) – Questionable; Nick Muse, TE (Hand) – Questionable; Sam Darnold, QB (Foot) – playing; Aaron Jones, RB (Ribs) – playing; Stephon Gilmore, CB (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing; Harrison Smith, FS (Not Injury Related – Rest) – playing