Bears enter Vikings opener with a clean final injury report

The Bears' Sunday home opener against Minnesota arrives with a rare piece of clarity: Chicago's final injury report lists no player as out, doubtful or questionable. The official update, released Friday, clears the club's listed game-status questions before the noon Central kickoff.

That availability gives the Bears a chance to use the backfield combination that powered their opener. Chicago ran for 291 yards and six touchdowns in Week 1, and the status of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai had been part of the week's questions. Their removal from the final designation list keeps both in the matchup conversation.

Minnesota still brings its own uncertainty. The Vikings' published report had quarterback Kyler Murray in concussion protocol and placed running back Jordan Mason on injured reserve with a thumb injury. Linebacker Blake Cashman, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and tackle Brian O'Neill also appeared on the report during the week.

The Bears host Minnesota Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Chicago's clean report shifts the pregame focus toward execution: whether the rushing attack can carry over, how the defense handles Minnesota's quarterback decision and which team controls the early downs.