Will D.J. Moore Play against the Minnesota Vikings tonight? Latest injury update on the popular Chicago Bears WR

Update: Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore took a brutal fourth-quarter hit from two Minnesota Vikings defenders on Monday. The collision jarred the ball loose and sent him sprawling to the Soldier Field turf.Trainers checked him out as he gingerly walked off, but he surprisingly missed only two plays before returning. Officials initially flagged the hit, then picked it up and instead penalized Minnesota for roughing the passer after Caleb Williams absorbed a helmet-to-helmet shot.The final game of Week 1 has the Chicago Bears hosting the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Both teams enter the year with fresh faces at quarterback, Caleb Williams for the Bears and J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings. Each also features a true No. 1 wideout, Justin Jefferson and D.J. Moore, who will play a big role in how this divisional clash unfolds.Fans have questions about Moore’s availability after a string of injuries hit Chicago’s roster heading into kickoff. Let’s break it down.Yes, Moore will play tonight for the Bears. The wide receiver is not listed on Chicago’s injury report for the opener. That means he’ll be available for Caleb Williams in a game where Chicago needs its best weapons.Head coach Ben Johnson is expected to feature Moore heavily in his primetime debut. Last season, Moore came just shy of another 1,000-yard campaign, finishing with 98 catches for 966 yards and six touchdowns. With Williams under center and Johnson’s system designed to highlight top playmakers, Moore should see plenty of opportunities against Minnesota.The Vikings’ defense will focus on slowing him down, but the Bears’ passing game runs through their WR1. Expect Moore to be active and heavily involved from the start.Chicago enters with a depleted secondary, which could make things tough against Jefferson and the Vikings’ offense. Linebacker T.J. Edwards is doubtful, while cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are questionable. That means Williams and the Bears’ offense may need to score often to stay in the game, raising Moore’s importance even further.Johnson will coach his first regular-season game as Bears head coach, going up against defensive coordinator Brian Flores and a loaded Vikings front. Williams, making his second NFL season debut, will be tested against Minnesota’s pressure packages.Moore, Rome Odunze, and rookie slot man Luther Burden III give Williams a strong receiving corps, but pass protection will decide whether Chicago can keep pace. The Bears rebuilt their offensive line this offseason to protect Williams better than last year, but tonight will be one of their toughest challenges.The Vikings’ defense added Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave to a unit that already disrupted pockets consistently. That means Moore’s presence is even more critical. If Williams has time, Moore will be the first option.Read more:Andy Reid’s Xavier Worthy update leaves Chiefs fans bracing for bad news