It's Bears-Packers game day, and there are a few key reminders Chicago Bears fans need to know before kickoff at Lambeau Field.
The Bears enter Sunday's NFC North showdown at 3-1, riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. Green Bay is 2-2 following last week's 17-14 victory over Tampa Bay.
From the quarterback situation to late roster moves, here's what matters most before the game.
1. Tyson Bagent will start despite encouraging Caleb Williams news
Despite Caleb Williams returning to practice Friday on a limited basis, Tyson Bagent remains Chicago's QB1.
Williams' recovery from the hamstring Injury he suffered against the Vikings in Week 2 is progressing well, and he could return next week against the Falcons.
Bagent is coming off a strong performance against the Jets, completing 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards in Chicago's 23-12 victory.
2. Kyle Monangai is out
Chicago will be without its leading rusher.
Monangai was ruled out Friday with a turf toe injury after rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets.
D'Andre Swift, who has been dealing with hip and knee injuries, will get all the work he can handle at the Frozen Tundra.
3. The Bears made two roster moves Saturday
Chicago activated linebacker Noah Sewell from the reserve/PUP list and elevated running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad.
Scott provides additional backfield depth with Monangai unavailable. Roschon Johnson is expected to be the RB2 and will rotate with Swift.
Kyler Gordon, however, has not been activated for Sunday's game. He should be back for the Falcons as well.
4. Green Bay has significant injuries, too
Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is on injured reserve, while running back Chris Brooks was also placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Green Bay listed offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Jacob Monk as doubtful.
5. Kickoff is earlier than originally scheduled
Today's game begins at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT), not the originally scheduled late-afternoon time.
FOX will televise the matchup, with Kenny Albert and Greg Olsen on the call.
Chicago is looking for its third consecutive victory overall and its third straight win over Green Bay, including last season's playoff victory.
The final inactive lists will be announced about 90 minutes before kickoff, giving the final update on which questionable players will suit up.
BearsTalk Analytics2026 season
How the players in this story are grading
52.2Caleb Williams. BTX grade 52.2 out of 100, rank 19 among 42 qualified quarterbacks.
67.0D'Andre Swift. BTX grade 66.95 out of 100, rank 14 among 72 qualified running backs.
84.5Kyle Monangai. BTX grade 84.5 out of 100, rank 4 among 72 qualified running backs.
32.8Chris Brooks. BTX grade 32.75 out of 100, rank 47 among 72 qualified running backs.
72.5Edgerrin Cooper. BTX grade 72.5 out of 100, rank 12 among 78 qualified linebackers.
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