Matt Eberflus told media that Justin Fields and the majority of of the Bears starters will not play on Saturday Night, and with that declaration the 1st team offense and defense are almost certainly done until Week 1.
This decision is completely understandable — both Bears starting units have seen 2-3 players miss time with minor camp injuries, so making an effort to preserve the team’s health in lieu of a pivotal Week 1 matchup makes sense. Eberflus will look to make a statement with the Bears’ 2023 season, and he can’t do that without a healthy roster.