The Chicago Bears have had their share of luck when it comes to facing some of the league’s biggest playmakers, as they’ve avoided some due to injury.
Now, that luck is turning against the Bears.
Chicago will face the New Orleans Saints in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs, and it sounds like the Saints will have their two biggest weapons at their disposal for quarterback Drew Brees.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, it sounds like both running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Michael Thomas will be back after missing the regular-season finale.
Thanks to the NFL schedule-makers, the #Saints are optimistic they'll have RB Alvin Kamara for their playoff opener against the #Bears … and WR Michael Thomas should be back too. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/NUE2nIqgBj
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 4, 2021
Kamara tested positive for COVID-19, and he missed last Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Given the timing of the Bears-Saints game — Sunday, Jan. 10 at 3:40 p.m. CT — that means Kamara has a chance to play, if he’s cleared off the COVID-19 reserve list.
As for Thomas, he’s been on injured reserve for the last three weeks with an ankle injury. His return should provide a boost for the Saints, who beat the Bears 26-23 in overtime back in Week 8 without Thomas at their disposal.
