Week 16 updates: WR DJ Moore ankle injury Chicago Bears Arizona Cardinals

The Chicago Bears are playing the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field. Wide receiver DJ Moore was hurt on Justin Fields' first pass.

The Chicago Bears, with a record of 5-9, are set to face off against the Arizona Cardinals, who have a record of 3-11, at Soldier Field in Week 16. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming matchup.

During the game, Bears wide receiver DJ Moore sustained an injury on Justin Fields' first pass of the day but later returned in the first quarter. He was down for a few minutes while trainers attended to him, then walked off the field and went to the injury tent. After receiving treatment for his right ankle, Moore returned to the bench. Although he didn't join the Bears offense at the start of its next drive, he was on the field for Justin Field's 3-yard touchdown run, marking the first score of the game. The key play on the 74-yard drive was Fields' pass to tight end Cole Kmet for a 53-yard reception.

The Bears will be without running back D'Onta Foreman for the game against the Cardinals. Foreman missed practice on Thursday due to personal reasons and was listed as questionable to play. Coach Matt Eberflus was vague about Foreman's availability, and the Bears later announced that he would be inactive. As a result, the team will rely on running backs Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson in Foreman's absence. Tight end Cole Kmet is active after dealing with a quad issue during practice last week. Additionally, the Bears declared left guard Teven Jenkins, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, and linebacker Noah Sewell as inactive. Safety Quindell Johnson and quarterback Nathan Peterman are also inactive.

For the Cardinals, wide receiver Marquise Brown, cornerback Garrett Williams, linebackers Tyreke Smith and Victor Dimukeje, offensive linemen Carter O'Donnell and Dennis Daley, and tight end Travis Vokolek are inactive.

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In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals is set to take place at Soldier Field in Week 16. The Bears have faced injury setbacks, and there is uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position as the team nears the end of another losing season. Additionally, discussions regarding a potential new stadium for the Bears are ongoing, and the possibility of playing on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day has been a more recent development in the team's history.

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