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Bryce Young, QB, CAR (ankle): Andy Dalton will run the Carolina offense against the Bills, with Young hoping to return in Week 9. Cairo Santos, K, CHI (thigh): He got in a few full practices this week, so he should be able to reclaim kicker duties from Jake Moody.
In Atlanta, there is a chance that Kirk Cousins starts over an injured Michael Penix Jr. against the Miami Dolphins this week. Penix is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, which he suffered last week against the 49ers. Cousins took an increased amount of reps this week. Head coach Raheem Morris said a decision would come on game day.
Here are our top reasons for optimism as the Bears look to extend their winning streak to five games when they battle the Ravens.
Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, picked up food at a Lake Worth food truck during the Baltimore Ravens bye week while recovering from an injury.
The Chicago Bears will have a tough time against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8.