What are the Chicago Bears talking about ahead of this week’s NFC North matchup against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field? Let’s find out:
1. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday that quarterback Justin Fields is ‘progressing well’ in his attempt to return from a thumb injury that’s kept him out the last four games. The plan is for him to return this week and start Sunday against the Lions.
2. Fields said Wednesday he’s really excited to be back. He said he was close to playing last Thursday vs. Carolina, but the extra week has made a big difference. He said the thumb is not 100 percent but feels a lot better than it did a week ago.
He initially started practicing with a glove on his throwing hand to help with the grip but didn’t like it. He’s practicing now with the thumb taped and said he’ll see how it feels Sunday if he needs it taped for the game vs. Detroit or not.
