NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
AKIEM HICKS
Bears vs. Packers: Akiem Hicks ruled OUT Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks will miss Sunday night's game vs. the Green Bay Packers.
Missing first game of season Hicks (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday night's game against the Packers.
Impact Hicks was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup, but he'll ultimately be forced to sit out due to his hamstring issue. Brent Urban stands to slot into the starting lineup in replacement of Hicks, which could make things easier for Green Bay on the ground.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable Hicks (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.
Impact Hicks was unable to practice all week, so his questionable designation is seemingly a little optimistic. Still, his final status will be determined by how he is feeling closer to kickoff. If he is ultimately unable to go, look for Brent Urban to replace him at defensive end.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers
Mitchell Trubisky will be the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday nightNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits out Thursday Hicks (hamstring) was a non-participant during the Bears' practice session Thursday.
Impact Despite being afforded additional recuperation time with Chicago taking its bye over Week 11, Hicks has still been unable to return to practice after sustaining his hamstring injury in the second half of a Nov. 16 Monday night loss to Minnesota. The 2018 Pro Bowler has generated 39 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks thus far on the season, but if he's unable to go Week 12, it would be one more advantage for the Aaron Rodgers-led Packers offense.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell Trubisky practices but Bears delay QB decision
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky practiced with Bears starters for the second straight time while injured Nick Foles missed a second straight practiceNOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should Bears Re-Sign Akiem Hicks? With a critical offseason ahead, the Chicago Bears have some decisions to make with some key players.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bears QB Nick Foles could be available despite hip injury
The Bears will keep their play-calling in the hands of coordinator Bill Lazor and will hope they have Nick Foles back from a hip/glute injury when they play Nov. 29 at Lambeau Fiel...NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cousins steps back to forefront for Vikings with Cook slowed
The Minnesota Vikings helped Kirk Cousins get back in a groove this month after his rash of turnovers contributed to the team’s 1-5 startNOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with hamstring injury Hicks suffered a strained right hamstring in Monday's loss to the Vikings, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hicks didn't return after suffering the injury in the third quarter of Monday game, and his absence was immediately felt on defense, as Vikings running back Dalvin Cook produced 66 of his 96 rushing yards after Hicks exited the game. Luckily, the 31-year-old defensive end has a Week 11 bye to recover, and his return will be vital for a Week 12 road game against Aaron Jones and the Packers.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cousins, Vikings overcome Patterson return, beat Bears 19-13
Kirk Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago’s Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to return Hicks is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Vikings due to a hamstring injury, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Hicks appeared to suffer the injury while chasing down Kirk Cousins during the third quarter, and the team has since tagged him as doubtful to return. Brent Urban will need to step up in Hicks' place.
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Wims' punch part of another tough third quarter for Bears
Javon Wims was ejected during another ugly third quarter for the Chicago Bears during their 26-23 overtime loss against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks is not making excuses on his league-leading 7 penalties: ‘It just doesn’t work. So fix it, Akiem.’ Akiem Hicks has been the fierce leader of a strong Bears defense this season with 3½ sacks, 11 quarterback hits and seven tackles for a loss...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Saints look to stay on roll, Bears seek bounce-back win
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Bears' offense seeks answers after poor showing against Rams
Coach Matt Nagy usually has answers for what’s happening with the Chicago Bears’ offense, whether it's good or badOCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaks sack drought Hicks tallied a sack and three tackles in Chicago's 24-10 loss to the Rams on Monday.
Impact Hicks collected his first sack since Week 3, though he now has 4.5 on the season. Hicks is averaging fewer than 3.5 tackles per contest, and unless he can start to boost his tackle totals while getting on another sack streak, he'll continue to be a low-upside IDP option.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goff bounces away from Hicks' bull-rush for scrambling dart to Everett Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff bounces away from Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks' bull-rush for scrambling dart to tight en...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
Rams LB Leonard Floyd primed for reunion with Bears
Leonard Floyd gets to face the Chicago Bears on Monday night for the first time since they let him goOCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for Week 7 Hicks (illness) will play Monday's game versus the Rams.
Impact After missing the first two practices of the week, Hicks kicked his illness and will suit up for the primetime clash. The veteran defensive end started off the year with 3.5 sacks through the first three games, but he's been in a cold spell since then, being blanked in that department over the last three games. Hicks has a tough test to get back on track, as Jared Goff has avoided sacks well this year, getting taken down on just 3.6 percent of dropbacks.
OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Why did Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks miss practice Friday? 3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears. The Bears said Khalil Mack didn’t practice Friday because of a back injury — a new issue on the injury report — but coach Matt Nagy downplay...
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
4 things we learned about the Chicago Bears on Thursday, including Akiem Hicks’ illness and Nick Foles’ ‘natural born leadership’ In normal times, a starter missing a practice due to illness four days before a game would only merit a shrug. But in the season of COVID-19...
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Sidelined at practice Hicks (illness) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice.
Impact It's unclear if this is a COVID-19-related illness, but the fact that he was forced to miss practice isn't a great sign. Hicks has been a strong contributor for the Bears this season, racking up 23 tackles (16 solo) and 3.5 sacks across six games. If the veteran was forced to miss Week 7 against the Rams, Brent Urban and Mario Edwards would be in line for an uptick in snaps.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Akiem Hicks shares path from junior college to Bears Defensive tackle Akiem Hicks shares path from junior college to Chicago Bears.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • NFL.COM
Sean McVay returns with Rams to face old team in Washington
Sean McVay is coaching his first game at FedEx Field since leaving Washington and taking the Los Angeles Rams to the Super BowlOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
