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Kyler Gordon, who missed Week 9 with a hamstring issue, was also limited. Sweat bookended last week’s three practices with DNPs and was eventually made inactive on Sunday. A return to practice is a step in the right direction but doesn’t guarantee his availability for Week 10. The Bears were down multiple key defenders versus the Cardinals on Sunday and got rocked, giving up 29 points. It’s the first time Chicago has allowed more than 21 points in a game this season. Drake Maye’s fantasy outlook would receive a notable boost if Sweat or Gordon can’t play this week.

Safety Jaquan Brisker remains out with a concussion. Gordon did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before getting in a limited session to close the week, giving him a shot at returning to the lineup on Sunday. Gordon has one pass breakup, two TFLs, and two fumble recoveries this year. With multiple key defenders questionable or already ruled out, Chicago’s elite defense could be an easier matchup than expected for Kyler Murray.

The Bears’ interior coverage unit is thin for this one. Gordon mans the slot and S Jaquan Brisker (concussion) is also unable to play. If Jayden Daniels (ribs) is good to go, these losses could prove pivotal.

Gordon tweaked his hamstring before the Bears bye in their Week 6 win over the Jaguars. He underwent an MRI after the game. Head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters today that Gordon is “day to day.” It doesn’t sound like a long-term issue, though hamstring injuries are tricky. Gordon has one pace breakup and two fumble recoveries this year.

“But we’re hopeful. We’re fortunate that the bye week is here and we have some extra time,” Eberflus added. It sounds like Gordon is week-to-week after leaving Week 6’s game against the Jaguars with the hamstring injury. Josh Blackwell played in Gordon’s absence.

This is Downs’ second consecutive FP this week. Barring a setback, the dynamic slot receiver should be on-field for the Colts’ Week 3 game against the Bears on Sunday. Downs can be trusted as a flex-worthy starter, though Bears slot CB Kyler Gordon is no pushover.

We don’t know the specifics of Davis’s injury at this time, but head coach Matt Eberflus said Davis suffered a setback in his recovery and will now miss multiple weeks. Whether or not this absence could stretch into the regular season is to be determined, but his absence would create a massive hole along the right side of the Bears’ line. Davis played in 11 games for the team last season after being limited by an ankle injury suffered in Week 7. In addition to Davis, Eberflus also said the team is feeling good about cornerback Kyler Gordon’s (tightness) recovery but didn’t give a specific timetable for his return.

Gordon was placed on injured reserve following the team’s Week 1 loss to the Packers, but is no eligible to return as early as Week 6. Gordon is hoping to make a second-year leap after a challenging rookie season that saw him earn a PFF coverage grade of 46.4. His return will be a welcomed one, as the Bears have already suffered several losses to their secondary this season. In addition to Gordon being designated for return, the Bears also signed Nathan Peterman, who they have released twice in the last month.

Gordon will miss at least the next four games after suffering a hand injury in the team’s Week 1 loss to the Packers. The second-year corner went down in the first-half of last week’s game and didn’t return to the field, and is a significant loss for a Bears defense that looked to be among the league’s worst in the season-opener. The Bears promoted CB Greg Stroman Jr. from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Fellow Chicago defensive back Jaquan Brisker has also been ruled out with a concussion. Down multiple starters in their secondary, the Bears will be an easy target for Aaron Rodgers to pick on through the air. Week 13 looks like another blowup spot for rookie phenom Christian Watson.