Bears vs. Chargers Sunday Night Football: Live Updates, Odds, Predictions, Inactive Players

The Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) face the Chicago Bears (2-5) with both teams dealing with quarterback injuries.

The Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) are currently on a two-game losing streak, and their quarterback, Justin Herbert, is dealing with a broken finger on his non-throwing hand. On the other hand, the Chicago Bears (2-5) have won two out of their last three games, with rookie Tyson Bagent making his NFL debut in their surprising 30-12 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the Bears' regular starting QB, Justin Fields, is still out with a dislocated thumb.

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The Bears at Chargers game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on NBC and Peacock. If you prefer to stream the game, you can do so for free on FuboTV.

In terms of inactive players, Tyson Bagent will be making his second straight start for the Bears as Justin Fields is still recovering from his thumb injury. Last week, Bagent, an undrafted rookie quarterback from Division II Shepherd University, led the Bears to their first home win since Week 3 of last season.

On the other side, the Chargers will be missing their starting tight end, Gerald Everett, who is nursing a hip injury.

According to the top NFL betting apps, there are no players from either team with the best NFL MVP betting odds in 2023. However, Chargers QB Justin Herbert (+5000) is considered an interesting longshot. Neither team is favored with the best early Super Bowl betting odds.

Tyson Bagent, the undrafted rookie from Division II Shepherd University, stepped in for Justin Fields during the Bears' Week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings after Fields dislocated his right thumb. Bagent then helped the Bears secure a 30-12 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7, marking their second win in three games after a 14-game regular-season losing streak. Bagent had an impressive performance, completing 21-of-29 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown. He also contributed 24 rushing yards on three attempts.

Meanwhile, Justin Herbert, the Chargers' quarterback, has been playing with a fractured middle finger on his left non-throwing hand. He sustained the injury when he was blocked by Maxx Crosby, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, after throwing an interception during the third quarter of the Chargers' Week 4 win. Herbert was able to continue playing with a splint on his finger and is not expected to miss any time due to the injury.

In other NFL news, Nate Davis ranks the throwback and alternate uniforms of NFL teams, with the Dolphins, Seahawks, and Titans (as the Houston Oilers) showcasing their throwback looks in Week 8. You can check out the rankings and photos of the alternate uniforms of the 2023 season.

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Lastly, when it comes to player salaries, the NFL's highest-paid players are all quarterbacks, according to OverTheCap.com. Joe Burrow recently became the league's highest-paid player with his five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals, which has an average annual value of $55 million. The highest-paid non-quarterback in the league is San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, who signed a five-year, $170 million extension.

If you're curious about the highest-paid players at each position, you can find the complete list on our website.

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