Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears: Live Score, Highlights and Analysis

The injury plagued Carolina Panthers (1-5) travel to the Windy City to take on the upstart Chicago Bears (5-1) at Soldier Field. The Panthers have struggled so far this season after being a favorite to contend for a postseason berth. The Bears have found success this year, sitting atop the NFC North and looking to make a playoff run.

For Carolina, their quarterback has struggled mightily and has not looked the part of an AP Offensive Rookie of the Year winner. His offense hasn't fared much better as the running game has been virtually nonexistent, and the line has struggled with a combination of injuries and youth.

Chicago looks to extend their undefeated streak at home with the Bears defense primed to make Newton's day miserable as well as making the Carolina running game a non-factor. The Chicago rush defense is ranked first in the league, allowing an average of 71.0 yards per game. 

This game marks a reunion between Bears defensive end Julius Peppers and his former team, while Carolina head coach Ron Rivera returns to the city where he played linebacker for the Bears and helped bring them a championship.

Game Info

Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears

Soldier Field, Chicago

Weather: Sun and clouds; 48 degrees

Line: Chicago -7.5

TV: Fox, Direct TV 704, NFL Red Zone

Radio: Sirius XM Radio 112

Injury Report

Name	Position	Injury	Practice Status	Game Status
CAR
Antwan Applewhite	DE	Thigh	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out
Jon Beason	LB	Knee	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out
Dwan Edwards	DT	Hand	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Ben Hartsock	TE	Calf	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Charles Johnson	DE	Hip	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Thomas Keiser	DE	Elbow	Did Not Participate In Practice	Doubtful
Captain Munnerlyn	CB	Leg	Full Participation in Practice	Probable

CHI
Jay Cutler	QB	Ribs	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Brody Eldridge	TE	Illness	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Alshon Jeffery	WR	Hand	Out (Definitely Will Not Play)	Out
Sherrick McManis	CB	--	Full Participation in Practice	--

Fantasy Start 'Em/Sit 'Em

Carolina

Steve Smith, WR - Start: He has had great success against the Bears defense during the Lovie Smith era and is the only player other than Adrian Peterson who has given Chicago problems.

DeAngelo Williams & Jonathan Stewart, RB - Sit: There is no sense in starting either one of these guys because neither has put together a 100-yard game this year and the Bears defense is tops at stopping the run.

Chicago

Matt Forte, RB - Start: This is a no-brainer as the Carolina defense has not done a good job at containing opposing running backs in 2012.

Chicago DEF/ST - Start: Expect Julius Peppers and company to give the Carolina front a lot of work, and Cam Newton scrambling out of the pocket.

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