Bears' Ryan Bates ruled out against Lions; 4 questionable to play

The Chicago Bears won't have offensive guard Ryan Bates available against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as he continues to deal with a concussion.

It's the fifth consecutive game Bates will miss since Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers when he suffered the concussion.

Teven Jenkins is expected to fill in at the guard position. However, he's also listed as questionable as he's been dealing with a calf injury.

Jenkins didn't practice twice this week before logging a limited practice on Friday, according to the latest injury report.

Three other Bears are listed as questionable heading into the Week 16 contest at Soldier Field: defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (knee), offensive tackle Braxton Jones (concussion) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (illness).

Running back Travis Homer is also doubtful to play as he's been dealing with a hamstring injury.

Running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) and defensive end Darrell Taylor (shoulder) have been taken off the injury report and are good to go for Sunday's matchup.

As for the Lions, running back David Montgomery (knee) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck) have been ruled out against Chicago while safety Brian Branch (calf), offensive guard Graham Glasgow (knee), and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand) are questionable to play.

The Bears (4-10) will attempt to end an eight-game losing streak against the top-seeded Lions (12-2) after starting the season 4-2.

Chicago and Detroit kicks off on Sunday at noon CT.