Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals: Week 3 game preview

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 19: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while being chased by Tyvon Branch #27 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears won 24-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals lines up for a play in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Injury news:

Arizona – The Cardinals offense is a mess. Larry Fitzgerald may play Sunday but he’s been limited by a hamstring issue. If that weren’t bad enough, right tackle Andre Smith was already declared out with an elbow injury. Starting defensive tackle Olsen Pierre is out as well while Robert Nkemdiche is working his way back from a foot issue. The team is trying to get themselves ready for what is the most pivotal game of the season.

Chicago – In a stark contrast to previous seasons, the Bears have been remarkably fortunate on the injury front. Only two players, safety DeAndre Houston-Carson and cornerback Marcus Cooper are expected to miss the game with forearm and hamstring injuries. Everybody else of note on the roster has practiced and is expected to play in the game. That’s about as close to full strength as a team could ever hope to be.

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