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🏈 (Updated 7:01 PM) Thursday Night Football: Panthers vs. Bears

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Kevin Draft
November 09, 2023

Game Day Insights
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NFL Week 10 Thursday Night Football

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

The NFL’s Week 10 slate of games leaves a little more to be desired compared to the key matchups that we saw in Week 9. Still, there are picks to be made.

The prime slots this week feature the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears kicking off tonight, the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts from Germany, a 4:25 time slot that features only the Cowboys vs. the Giants and the Commanders vs. the Seahawks, and a potentially dreadful offensive game on Sunday night with the Jets playing at the Raiders.

The best standalone game might be on Monday night, with Denver visiting Buffalo, but even that seems flat, given how both teams are playing.


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  1. Thursday Night Football

    1. Our Take

    2. Draft Facts

    3. NFL Research Facts

  2. Injury Report (updated as of 7:01 pm)

  3. Inactive List (updated as of 7:01 pm)

  4. Week 10 News Rundown

Panthers (1-7) at Bears (2-7)

The Take

The D'Onta Foreman & DJ Moore revenge game!
No. 1 overall pick vs. undrafted rookie!
Head coach vs. his former DC!

So many tasty narratives to chew on tonight.

While draft positioning is probably the biggest storyline in this one -- at least for Chicago fans (Let's go … tie?) -- the aforementioned and oft-overlooked Foreman has headline-grabbing potential Thursday night.

Expect a heavy dose of the bruising runner against his former employer, as Carolina has allowed the second-most rushing yards over expected (216) and rushing touchdowns (14) this season, per Next Gen Stats.

Draft fun fact: Wins and losses (and ties) aside, arguably the most important aspect of Thursday night's game is that it's on the slate at all. The head-to-head matchup means both teams' strength of schedule will drop dramatically, which, based on how the season is shaping up, could help Chicago -- owners of Carolina's first-round pick -- in multiple tie-breaking scenarios down the line.

NFL Research fun fact: Bryce Young vs. Tyson Bagent is just the second matchup in the common draft era between a rookie QB selected first overall and a rookie QB who went undrafted. The only other: Kyler Murray vs. Duck Hodges back in 2019. The 23-17 win was Hodges' third and final of his NFL career. (H/T @dantekopflem)

Panthers

Bears

Updated 7:01 pm ET

Panthers

  • Brian Burns (DE)

  • CJ Henderson (CB)

  • Laviska Shenault Jr. (WR)

  • Stephen Sullivan (TE)

Bears

  • Khari Blasingame (RB)

  • Tremaine Edmunds (LB)

  • Terell Smith (CB)

News You Need Week 10 - FootballGuys

1. ARI: Kyler Murray to start

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (knee) will start in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

2. NYG: Tommy DeVito to start

New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito was named the starter for Week 10. QB Matt Barkley, who was signed to the active roster Wednesday, Nov. 8, will be the backup.

3. CHI: Justin Fields doubtful

Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields (thumb) was limited in practice for the third straight day on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and is listed as doubtful for Week 10.

4. HOU: Nico Collins not practicing

Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

5. CIN: Ja'Marr Chase does not practice

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

6. MIN: Justin Jefferson unlikely to play

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 8, but is unlikely to play in Week 10, head coach Kevin O'Connell said.

7. PHI: D'Andre Swift breaking tackles at a high clip

Philadelphia Eagles RB D'Andre Swift has broken a career-high 11 tackles - a mark that ranks fifth in the league, according to Pro Football Reference.

8. IND: Jonathan Taylor making it happen after contact

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor leads all qualified rushers with 2.3 yards per carry after contact, according to Pro Football Reference.

9. BAL: Lamar Jackson has strong connection with Mark Andrews

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has a 136.7 quarterback rating when has targeted TE Mark Andrews this season, according to Pro Football Reference. That mark ranks second among qualified leaders behind only Detroit Lions WR Josh Reynolds.

10. ATL: Drake London will practice

Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (groin) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 8.

11. CLE: No practice for David Njoku

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

12. GB: Aaron Jones listed as limited

Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

13. HOU: Dameon Pierce not practicing

Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

14. CIN: Tee Higgins listed as limited

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

15. WAS: Curtis Samuel listed as limited

Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (toe) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

16. GB: Christian Watson on track to play

Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 8.

17. ARI: James Conner designated to return

Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner (quadriceps) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 8.