Jonah Jackson Injury Update Clouds Bears Line vs Patriots
Jonah Jackson Injury Update Clouds Bears Line vs Patriots
Chicago Bears right guard Jonah Jackson is week-to-week with a hip flexor injury and is in serious doubt for Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field. Jackson was listed as did not practice on Monday's estimated injury report, and running back Kyle Monangai also did not practice, leaving the Chicago Bears run game short-handed on a short week.
What Is the Latest Jonah Jackson Injury Update?
Jonah Jackson left the Chicago Bears' Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the second half with a hip injury. Jackson was listed as doubtful after he exited the Atlanta Falcons game, and Jonah Jackson did not return.
Per reports from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Jonah Jackson is dealing with a hip flexor injury and is considered week-to-week. Fowler reported that Jackson's status for Thursday night against the New England Patriots is in doubt, but the injury should not be long term.
The official Week 7 injury report listed Jonah Jackson as did not participate on Monday with a hip and quadriceps injury. The Chicago Bears held only a walkthrough on Monday, so Monday's participation was an estimate.
Jonah Jackson has been one of the Chicago Bears' best offensive linemen this season. Keeping quarterback Caleb Williams protected has depended in part on the right side of the Chicago Bears line, where Jonah Jackson plays next to right tackle Darnell Wright.
Who Replaces Jonah Jackson If the Bears Guard Cannot Play?
If Jonah Jackson cannot play against the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears will turn to their interior depth. Luke Newman entered the Atlanta Falcons game for Jonah Jackson and finished the game at right guard.
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor said the Chicago Bears are excited about their depth, noting that Luke Newman did a good job finishing the Atlanta game and that Jordan McFadden is also an option at guard. Taylor said the Chicago Bears will see where Jonah Jackson is at before Thursday night.
A first start for Luke Newman would come against a New England Patriots defense that has helped New England win three straight games. The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 26-19 on Sunday and enter Thursday night at 4-2, the same record as the Chicago Bears.
What Is the Kyle Monangai Injury Update for the Bears?
Kyle Monangai also did not practice on Monday, listed with thumb and toe injuries on the official Week 7 injury report. Kyle Monangai has missed the last two Chicago Bears games, against the Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons, with turf toe and a thumb injury.
Kyle Monangai has not practiced in two full weeks, per reports. On a short week before Thursday Night Football, a third straight absence for Kyle Monangai appears likely for the Chicago Bears, with D'Andre Swift leading the Chicago Bears backfield and Roschon Johnson in a complementary role.
Through four games this season, Kyle Monangai has 60 carries for 324 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. Kyle Monangai's best game came in Week 4 against the New York Jets, when Kyle Monangai carried 30 times for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Without Kyle Monangai, the Chicago Bears rushed for 81 yards in a Week 5 loss to the Green Bay Packers and 98 yards in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Chicago Bears run game faces a double hit if both Jonah Jackson and Kyle Monangai miss the New England Patriots game.
Who Else Is on the Bears Injury Report vs the Patriots?
Linebacker T.J. Edwards did not practice on Monday with a hamstring injury for the Chicago Bears. Linebacker Jack Sanborn also did not practice on Monday with a concussion.
Linebacker Keyshaun Elliott was a full participant on Monday with a quadriceps injury for the Chicago Bears. Defensive back Tyrique Stevenson was a full participant on Monday with a hip injury.
Quarterback Caleb Williams was not listed on the Chicago Bears injury report at all. Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury against the Atlanta Falcons and completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and one touchdown in the 31-23 Chicago Bears win.
What Is Next for the Bears and Patriots on Thursday Night?
The Chicago Bears host the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football at Soldier Field in Week 7. Both the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots enter the Thursday night game at 4-2.
The Chicago Bears get a longer break after Thursday night, with a 10-day rest period before Week 8, per reports. That break could help Jonah Jackson and Kyle Monangai return without rushing back on a short week.
For the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears injuries matter because New England also has offensive line injuries of its own this week. Thursday night will test the depth of both teams at Soldier Field.
FAQ
Will Jonah Jackson play against the Patriots on Thursday night?
Jonah Jackson is in doubt for Thursday night against the New England Patriots. Per reports, Jonah Jackson is week-to-week with a hip flexor injury, did not practice on Monday's estimate, and should not be out long term.
Will Kyle Monangai play against the Patriots?
Kyle Monangai appears unlikely to play against the New England Patriots. Kyle Monangai did not practice on Monday with thumb and toe injuries and has missed the last two Chicago Bears games.
Who replaces Jonah Jackson for the Bears?
Luke Newman finished the Atlanta Falcons game for Jonah Jackson and is the leading option at right guard for the Chicago Bears, with Jordan McFadden also an option, per offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
Sources:
https://www.patriots.com/news/week-7-injury-report-patriots-at-bears
https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi/jonah-jackson-injury-update-bears-guard-week-7-status-doubt
