Bears face uncertainty after injury updates to DJ Moore, Rome Odunze

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The Chicago Bears are playing in their most important game of the season as they take on the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.

It will be the third matchup between the two teams this season, and it's for a chance of advancing to the Divisional Round.

After appearing as the No. 1 seed in the NFC in the final part of the regular season, injuries have taken a toll on the Bears. Chicago was still able to win the NFC North, but dropped to the No. 2 seed in the conference.

Throughout the week, Chicago has been monitoring its top two wide receivers in DJ Moore (knee) and Rome Odunze (foot). Both of their statuses will play a key role in the lead-up to Saturday's matchup.

Bears' DJ Moore (knee) and Rome Odunze (foot) were limited at practice on Wednesday

The Bears have faced injuries to both DJ Moore and Rome Odunze in recent weeks. In Chicago's Wednesday practice report, both pass-catchers were limited.

For Moore, injuries haven't stopped him from playing in all 17 regular-season games for the Bears.

His status will be monitored throughout the week. If he's unable to log a full practice before Saturday's matchup against the Packers, he could be leaning towards missing the contest.

As for Odunze, he hasn't played since the Bears were the No. 1 seed back on Nov. 28.

The second-year receiver was leaning towards a return later in the regular season, but after re-aggravating the stress fracture in his left foot, he's been held out of games over the past month.

Both receivers' injuries will be worth monitoring over the next few days.