1-7 Panthers and 2-7 Bears, Plagued by Injuries, Face Off in TNF Game with 2024 Draft Implications; Total Set at 38.5

The Thursday Night Football game features a matchup between the 1-7 Carolina Panthers and the 2-7 Chicago Bears, both dealing with significant injuries. The Panthers will be without DJ Chark, Brian Burns, CJ Henderson, among others, while the Bears' Justin Fields and Khalil Herbert are doubtful. The Bears are set to wear their orange helmets for the game. The matchup, which has been criticized as one of the worst games in football history, carries implications for the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears' medical staff has yet to clear Fields for the game. The Panthers are also facing protection problems. The total for the game is set at 38.5.