Why DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus might not play 49ers today. Bears give latest injury update

DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus might miss the Sunday clash against the San Francisco 49ers

Published on: Dec 28, 2025, 23:42:30 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus might miss the Sunday clash against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chicago Bears placed both wide receivers on their injury report, just hours before kickoff. They have been designated as questionable.

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates with Olamide Zaccheaus after his touchdown (AP)

DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheaus injury update

The timing of Moore and Zaccheaus' injuries is challenging for a receiving corps already stretched thin. Rookie Rome Odunze will remain sidelined with a foot injury, and earlier in the week, Devin Duvernay missed practice with the same illness that has affected several teammates.

Duvernay, however, returned to full participation Friday and is expected to be available.

Moore is coming off a standout performance against the Green Bay Packers, where he recorded five receptions for 97 yards and delivered the game-winning touchdown at Soldier Field. Zacchaeus has contributed 39 catches, 313 yards, and two touchdowns so far this season.

The outbreak hasn’t been limited to the offense. Defensive back Nick McCloud has already been ruled out, while fellow defensive backs Josh Blackwell and Nahshon Wright, along with right tackle Darnell Wright, were all listed as questionable due to illness. According to the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Darnell Wright traveled with the team to San Francisco and is expected to be evaluated closer to game time.

Linebacker D’Marco Jackson also fell ill during the week but is still anticipated to play.

Chicago will release its final inactive list Sunday evening ahead of the scheduled 7:20 PM kickoff.

Chicago Bears depth chart

OFFENSE

WR: DJ Moore · Olamide Zaccheaus · Devin Duvernay

LT: Theo Benedet · Ozzy Trapilo

LG: Joe Thuney · Ryan Bates

C: Drew Dalman · Ryan Bates

RG: Jonah Jackson · Ryan Bates

RT: Darnell Wright · Ozzy Trapilo

TE: Cole Kmet · Durham Smythe

TE: Colston Loveland

WR: Rome Odunze · Luther Burden III · Jahdae Walker

QB: Caleb Williams · Tyson Bagent · Case Keenum

RB: D’Andre Swift · Kyle Monangai · Travis Homer

DEFENSE

DL: Montez Sweat · Dominique Robinson

DL: Grady Jarrett · Chris Williams

DL: Gervon Dexter Sr. · Andrew Billings

DL: Austin Booker · Joe Tryon-Shoyinka · Daniel Hardy

LB: T.J. Edwards · D’Marco Jackson

LB: Noah Sewell · Ruben Hyppolite II · Amen Ogbongbemiga

S: Jaquan Brisker · Elijah Hicks

S: Kevin Byard III · Jonathan Owens

DB: Kyler Gordon · C.J. Gardner-Johnson · Nick McCloud

CB: Tyrique Stevenson · Jaylon Jones

CB: Jaylon Johnson · Nahshon Wright · Josh Blackwell

SPECIAL TEAMS

K: Cairo Santos

P: Tory Taylor

KO: Cairo Santos

H: Tory Taylor

LS: Scott Daly

KR: Devin Duvernay · Josh Blackwell

PR: Devin Duvernay · Luther Burden III

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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