The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to stay undefeated with a Monday Night Football showdown in Week 3 as they take on the Chicago Bears.
Philly is coming off a last-second game-winning touchdown to take down the Tennessee Titans 24-20 and move to 2-0. The Bears are coming off a gruesome 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in rainy Chicago, moving to 1-1.
Both teams need a win to build momentum heading into a very competitive NFC season. Here's a first look at the tracker ahead of the game, including injuries, weather, and top storylines.
Eagles-Bears Week 3 Tracker
- How to Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears in Week 3
- Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report for Week 3
- Chicago Bears Injury Report for Week 3
- Weather Forecast for Eagles at Bears in Week 3
- Biggest Philadelphia Eagles Storylines heading into Week 3
- Predictions for Eagles at Bears in Week 3
Last Updated: Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 a.m. EST
How to Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears in Week 3
- Date: Monday, September 28
- Time: 8:15 p.m. EST
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois)
- TV Network: ABC/ESPN
- Announcers: Joe Buck (Play-by-Play), Troy Aikman (Color Analyst), Lisa Salters & Laura Rutledge (Sideline)
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report for Week 3
No official injury reports have come out for the Eagles, but there are some key injury storylines to monitor from Philly's perspective.
Running back Saquon Barkley is working through a stinger and while there is no word on the severity of the injury, Barkley tried to return to the Titans game with it after being hurt on the first play, but couldn't. If he can't go, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley will split the carries.
Tight end Dallas Goedert will not play in this Bears game due to a sprained MCL he suffered in the win over the Titans near the start of the second half. Philly signed Zach Ertz to replace him for now.
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter is dealing with his wrist injury that seemed to have bothered him during the Titans. While it is looking like he very well could play, it is an injury that has to be monitored this week.
Safety Andrew Mukuba played through a knee injury in the win over Tennessee, but did not quite look 100%. This could be an injury that is still bothering him entering the week, but Eagles fans will have to see if that is the case with the first injury report.
Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is dealing with his pectoral injury that has kept him out of all of training camp and the first two games. His status is unknown, but this could be the first game he returns.
Chicago Bears Injury Report for Week 3
The Bears also have not released a full injury report despite starting to practice on Wednesday, but there are plenty of key injuries for them.
Chicago's quarterback position has two major injuries to monitor. Starter Caleb Williams left late in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury in the team's loss to the Vikings. Williams is not expected to practice this week, and while he hasn't been ruled out, he is not expected to play.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is also dealing with an injury, as he is in concussion protocol. Bagent was not in the building on Wednesday. If he can't play, Case Keenum would get the start.
Weather Forecast for Eagles at Bears in Week 3
Current Forecast (via NFLWeather.com)
- Temperature: 63 degrees
- Wind Speed: 3 mph SE
- Precipitation: Slight Chance of Rain Showers
Biggest Philadelphia Eagles Storylines heading into Week 3
Can Jalen Hurts & Eagles offense finally get it together?
The passing game has had some great moments, but the running game has been inconsistent at best. Barkley's injury hasn't helped, but the offensive line's struggles have made this once-great rushing attack very average.
Hurts has to carry this offense through the tough times and help them win games. He showed against the Titans that he can handle it with the ball in his hands, and with targets like DeVonta Smith and Donatyvion Wicks, the Eagles can become more of a passing team.
Will the Eagles' offensive line hold up?
Losing Landon Dickerson has become a much bigger problem than expected with Drew Kendall at center and Cam Jurgens at left guard. That strategy didn't really work for the most part, but the Eagles still got the job done.
It seems likely the Eagles won't switch things up and try to make this work for now. Kendall and Jurgens need to show Eagles fans more progress there, with a better Bears team playing in front of them.
What kind of impact will Kenny Moore & Zach Ertz have in Week 3?
The Eagles signed Ertz to help the banged-up tight end position and Moore to help at a struggling safety position. It'll be interesting how quickly these guys can get up to speed and on the field for the Eagles.
Ertz should be able to help the passing attack right away even if he doesn't get a ton of reps. The Eagles could still start Marcus Epps and Andrew Mukuba, but Moore can jump in if things go south quickly.
Predictions for Eagles at Bears in Week 3
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