Titans – Bears injury report for NFL Week 1: Pickens, Adams and Reese

Defensive attack Zacch Pickens has been ruled out of the Chicago Bears' 2024 season NFL opener on Sunday when the Illinois franchise hosts the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the regular season.

Why doesn't Pickens play against Titans?

Pickens is battling a groin injury and is “not ready” for this weekend's clash at Soldier Field, says Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. “He's still working on some things there,” Eberflus said Friday, according to Larry Mayer of ChicagoBears.com.

The Bears, whose ranks were strengthened in the offseason by draft pick No. 1 Caleb Williams, have broad Receiver Keenan Allen (heel), defensive end Montez Sweat (toe) and defensive end DeMarcus Walker (groin) are questionable.

Who is injured on the Titans?

In the meantime, The Titans have ruled out safety Jamal Adams (hip) and linebacker Otis Reese IV (concussion).The participation of wide receiver Deandre Hopkins (knee) and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (calf) for Sunday is questionable.

Can Titans and Bears end their postseason absence?

Under new head coach Brian Callahan The Titans are aiming to return to the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2021 after posting the 14th-best record in the AFC Conference last season.

Chicago also aims to return to the playoffswith their last playoff appearance being in 2020. The Bears are entering their third season under Eberflus, who led them to the 11th-best record in the NFC Conference in 2023.

Titans vs. Bears: Start time, how to watch

The Tennessee Titans host the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, September 8, kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PTViewers in the United States can watch the game on FOX.