Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher still isn’t practicing due to a hamstring injury and running back Matt Forte was held out after suffering an ankle injury this past Sunday against the Cardinals.
S Chris Conte (hamstring), RB Matt Forte (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ribs/elbow) and LB Brian Urlacher (knee) did not practice for Bears.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) December 26, 2012
The Bears will need to win this week, if they’re going to have a shot at making the playoffs after starting out the season with a 7-1 record.
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