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Chicago Bears face a late injury concern ahead of their Week 17 Sunday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, with wide receiver DJ Moore now listed as questionable due to illness. The game is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2025, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET.
The late update adds uncertainty to Chicago’s offensive outlook in a game with significant NFC seeding implications.
DJ Moore added to injury report on Game Day
On Sunday, theBears officially added DJ Moore to their injury report after he was dealing with an illness. Fellow wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was also listed as questionable for the same reason.
“Bears are adding WRs DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus to the Injury Report because of an illness,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport relayed.
According to Rapoport, the Bears have been managing flu-related issues within the locker room, which appears to be the illness affecting both receivers. Game-day additions to the injury report are typically more concerning than earlier-week listings, as they limit recovery time before kickoff.
Bears already short-handed at wide receiver
The situation becomes more pressing for Chicago due to the absence of Rome Odunze, who has already been ruled out with a foot injury. With Odunze unavailable, Moore’s status takes on added importance for Chicago Bears’ passing attack.
Despite the illness, Moore is believed to have a better-than-average chance of playing. However, recent league-wide examples have shown that players added to the injury report on game day with an illness sometimes end up being inactive closer to kickoff.
Why DJ Moore’s availability matters
Chicago has already secured a playoff spot and the NFC North title, but Sunday night’s matchup carries major stakes. A win against San Francisco would keep Bears firmly in contention for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
With postseason positioning on the line and limited depth at wide receiver, Moore’s availability could influence how aggressive Chicago Bears are offensively.
Final status to be determined pre-kickoff
Bears are expected to make a final determination on DJ Moore’s status approximately 90 minutes before kickoff. Until then, his availability remains one of the most closely monitored storylines heading into Sunday night.
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