Carolina at Chicago 8:15 ET
Panthers (+) over Bears- Chicago decided to pass over Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud at quarterback when the chance presented itself as the Chicago Bears surrendered the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft to the Carolina Panthers. Young and the Panthers (1-7) visit the Bears (2-7) and once again draft ramifications are of greater significance than the playoff picture. The Bears in effect put their chips behind quarterback Justin Fields for a make-or-break 2023 season for a number of #1 draft picks in 2024. Fields might have an incomplete grade for his season to date. Chicago started undrafted rookie backup Tyson Bagent the past three games with Fields recovering from a dislocated right thumb. Fields has practiced in a limited capacity since last Friday. Young has experienced a rough introduction to the NFL as a rookie with two pick-6s in last week's loss to the Colts. Bears are averaging two turnovers a game and the Panthers are gearing up with Young improvement. Take CAROLINA!