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The Chicago Bears beat the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night without starting quarterback Justin Fields, who missed his fourth consecutive game with a dislocated right thumb.

Undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent, out of Division II Shepherd, won for the second time in four starts. He passed for 162 yards, but he didn't throw any interceptions after tossing five in his prior two games.

The Bears believe Fields will be able to return for their next game, at Detroit on Nov. 19.

The Panthers played without sack leader Brian Burns (concussion). They hope to have him back when they host the Dallas Cowboys Nov. 19.

There is news galore regarding wide receivers. It's a mixed bag for the Cincinnati Bengals, who will be without Tee Higgins but should have Ja'Marr Chase. The San Francisco 49ers expect the return of Deebo Samuel to their suddenly sagging offense, while Stefon Diggs surprisingly popped up on the Buffalo Bills' injury report Friday.

Here are injury updates from our NFL Nation reporters as we head toward the Sunday matchups:

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Injury: Back; hamstring

Chase is questionable to face the Houston Texans, but there's plenty of optimism about his status. Coach Zac Taylor said he thought Chase looked good Friday, and Chase is preparing as if he's playing. He was a limited practice participant Thursday and Friday. Higgins is out for Sunday's game after suffering a hamstring injury Wednesday. Look for Trenton Irwin and Andrei Iosivas to get more reps with Higgins out for at least a week. — Ben Baby

Injury: Back

After not being listed on the injury report Thursday, Diggs was added after he was limited in practice Friday. The Bills have another day of practice before playing host to