The Carolina Panthers received a boost as offensive lineman Robert Hunt is set to start against the Chicago Bears, overcoming a hip injury. This comes after the Panthers managed well last week without starting left guard Damien Lewis, thanks to Chandler Zavala's performance. With Hunt back, Carolina aims to strengthen their ground game against a formidable Bears defense that excels against the pass.

Notably, linebacker Josey Jewell will be absent for the Panthers, while both teams have announced their inactives ahead of the 1 p.m. EST kickoff.