Chicago Bears Injury Report Today (Fox)

Key Players Ruled Out for Bears-Packers Matchup

Justin Fields, David Montgomery, Cole Kmet Among Injured Stars

The Chicago Bears released their final injury report ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, and the news is not good. Several key players have been ruled out, including quarterback Justin Fields, running back David Montgomery, and tight end Cole Kmet.

Fields is dealing with a rib injury that he suffered in the Bears' preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. Montgomery is nursing an ankle injury, while Kmet is recovering from a hamstring injury.

The Bears will also be without wide receiver Byron Pringle (quad), cornerback Kyler Gordon (concussion), and safety Eddie Jackson (foot) against the Packers.

Bears Facing Uphill Battle Against Packers

The Bears are already facing an uphill battle against the Packers, who are considered one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season. The loss of Fields, Montgomery, and Kmet only makes their task more difficult.

Fields is the Bears' most important player, and his absence will be a major blow to their offense. Montgomery is the team's leading rusher, and Kmet is their most reliable pass-catching tight end.

The Bears will need to find a way to overcome these injuries if they want to have any chance of beating the Packers in Week 1.

Next Man Up Mentality in Chicago

With several key players out, the Bears will need to rely on their depth players to step up. Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback in place of Fields, while Khalil Herbert will take over as the lead running back.

The Bears also have a number of talented pass-catching options, including Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Dante Pettis. If these players can step up, the Bears' offense could still be productive.

The Bears' defense will also need to play well against the Packers. The Packers have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams.

The Bears will need to generate pressure on Rodgers and force him into mistakes. They will also need to limit Adams' production in the passing game.

The Bears are facing a tough challenge in Week 1, but they have the talent and depth to overcome their injuries and pull off an upset.