Mark Potash

Jones will miss the Bears' final two games this season after suffering the injury in the second quarter against the Lions. Either veteran Larry Borom or rookie Kiran Amegadjie will start for Jones against the Seahawks on Thursday night at Soldier Field.

The Sun-Times' experts offer their picks for the Bears' home game Thursday night against the Seahawks (7:15 p.m., Amazon Prime Video):

From the Lions to even the 49ers, Rams and Chiefs, even good teams take alternate routes to finding the right guy. You just need a little luck.

Since firing Matt Eberflus — the ultimate wake-up call — the Bears have fallen behind 24-0, 13-0 and 20-0 in three losses under interim coach Thomas Brown. Can they give Bears fans an indication that Caleb Williams isn’t the only hope for 2025?

Keeping rookie quarterback Caleb Williams healthy through the final two games is Job 1 for the Bears. Williams has a streak of 326 passes without an interception — sixth on the NFL's all-time list.

The timing might not be right for a 73-year-old defensive-minded coach. But Carroll's candidacy is a reminder of how much the Bears need someone like him — an energetic, aggressive personality who would shake things up at Halas Hall.

The defense shut down Geno Smith and the Seahawks' offense, but Caleb Williams and the Bears offense never found a rhythm, and faltered chaotically with a chance to tie the game or win in the final minute.

Coming off an unimpressive 24-21 victory over the Patriots last week, when they had to overcome a 14-0 deficit, the Bills need to rebuild momentum for the playoffs.

Frustrated Bears fans looking for a change of ownership are sure to be disappointed. The McCaskeys feel more pride in owning the franchise than they feel shame in destroying it.

The Bears' rookie quarterback, who has been sacked an NFL-high 67 times already, will start the season finale against the Packers. Every opportunity for growth is worth a little risk for a player with his potential — but not too much risk.