The Chicago Bears might have to get by without some important players in their wild-card game against the New Orleans Saints, after leading tackler Roquan Smith and rookie receiver Darnell Mooney missed practices all week because of injuries. Smith (left elbow) was hurt on Green Bay’s first possession last week, while Mooney (ankle) exited in the fourth quarter of Chicago’s loss to the Packers. Smith had a career-high 139 tackles and ranked second in the league with 18 for loss. If he’s not available, Josh Woods could be in line for his first career start after playing 28 snaps last week. A fifth-round draft pick from Tulane, he is the Bears’ second-leading receiver with 61 receptions for 631 yards.

Source: thestar January 08, 2021 21:11 UTC