Carson Wentz Week 6 – ‘active’ vs Chicago Bears

Carson Wentz, the quarterback for the Washington Commanders, was questionable at the start of the week. However, he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, meaning that he was not limited in any way. He is expected to start on Thursday night when the Washington Commanders face the Chicago Bears. The game feature two teams that are both struggling to stay relevant in the NFL as the middle part of the season nears.

Washington vs Chicago: Injury report

The injury reports for both Washington and Chicago were updated Wednesday afternoon. Carson was LP on both Monday and Tuesday, meaning he was a “Limited Participant.” He was upgraded to FP on Wednesday, as per the team’s official report.

The players that are definitely out for Washington are Percy Butler, Sam Cosmi, Jahan Dotson, Logan Thomas, Jonathan Williams, and William Jackson. Wide receiver Dyami Brown is questionable for the game. When you are questionable on an injury report the day before a game, it often means you will be a game-time decision.

The Chicago Bears do not have as many injuries listed on the report. Matt Adams is the only player that they list as out. Dane Cruikshank is listed as questionable on the report, however, he was a full participant on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in practice.

Chicago remains a small favorite to win

The injury update for Carson Wentz has not budged the line. The Commanders are still considered +1.0 underdogs against Chicago, in a game that the Bears will host. The game time is Thursday night at 8:15 pm ET.

Further reading: NFL Power Rankings for Week 6.