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Injury update: Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks did not practice Thursday due to illness. For the second straight day, outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn were limited due to knee injuries.
For the Giants, receiver Golden Tate (hamstring), defensive back Adrian Colbert (quad) and linebacker Carter Coughlin (hamstring) were limited. Linebacker Tae Crowder (hamstring) practiced without restrictions.
Jolt of energy: In a quiet stadium devoid of fans due to the coronavirus, Cordarrelle Patterson energized the Bears sideline last Sunday in Detroit with a 45-yard kickoff return.
The runback came after the Lions had extended their lead to 23-6 late in the third quarter. It set up the first of three fourth-quarter touchdowns for the Bears, who rallied for a stunning 27-23 victory at Ford Field.
"We talk about that in the kick return game that if they score on us, it's our job to try to re-establish the momentum back in our area," said special-teams coordinator Chris Tabor. "We want to keep pressure on teams. The guys did a nice job on that one.
"There was a couple of previous ones that we thought we just needed to get a few things cleaned up and if we did, we would have a shot. That's what took place. So, [we] feel fortunate there. But this week will be another tough test for us because [the Giants] can cover kicks."