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The Carolina Panthers are entering a challenging situation in the NFL this week.
Following their loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Panthers have a short turnaround as they are set to play on Thursday. However, this four-day break doesn’t provide sufficient time for players to recover from injuries or fatigue, especially considering the 12 players currently on the injured reserve list.
With just one win in eight games, the Panthers must quickly regroup before facing the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. On the bright side, the Bears are dealing with their own set of issues.
While Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young has been showing improvement, the Bears have been struggling with their quarterback situation. Justin Fields has been sidelined since Week 6 due to a thumb injury, and the team has been starting undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent in recent games, including the upcoming Thursday night matchup. Fields has been ruled out once again on Thursday, and his return date remains uncertain.
While the Panthers sit at 1-7, the Bears are floundering at 2-7. The outcome of this matchup remains uncertain.
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