*Jordan Howard – Noteworthy
RB Jordan Howard has only 29 carries through the first two games but could be in line for more carries Sunday. “Those guys, just like quarterbacks, you want to try to get in a rhythm,” said coach Matt Nagy. “The offensive line, running backs, tight ends, they all realize how important it is to get that running game going.”
*Leonard Floyd – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Leonard Floyd will take a long look at playing with a smaller cast on his broken hand this week. He said downsizing will help. The hand has been healing for about a month. “Most definitely wanna downsize, at least have something with my fingers free or some of my hand free,” Floyd said.
Danny Trevathan – Noteworthy
LB Danny Trevathan collected a pair of sacks and eight tackles in Sunday’s win over Seattle to earn NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. “Like I said, (the award) could happen to anyone: Prince (Amukamara), Akiem (Hicks), Khalil (Mack), those guys played their tails off, so I’m just happy it was me. And I’m just going to keep the guys ready,” Trevathan said.
Danny Trevathan – Important
LB Danny Trevathan earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after registering his first career two-sack performance in Monday’s 24-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He also had six tackles.
DeAndre Houston-Carson – Noteworthy – Injury
DB DeAndre Houston-Carson (forearm) was the only Bears player on the injured list, and practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday.
Kyle Long – Noteworthy – Injury
G Kyle Long (ankle) practiced Wednesday and his situation isn’t as unpredictable as last week when he had soreness. Long missed two straight practices last week and then practiced Saturday before playing Monday. “He’s actually feeling better after this game than he was last week,” coach Matt Nagy said.