Cornerback Zack Bowma, who was listed as questionable for today's game against the Vikings with a foot injury, was one of eight inactives for the Bears. Quarterback Caleb Hanie, safety Craig Steltz, running back Kahlil Bell, guard Edwin Williams, tight end Desmond Clark and defensive ends Barry Turner and Corey Wootton are also inactive.
For the Vikings, quarterback Joe Webb, cornerback Asher Allen, safety Jamarca Sanford, running back Albert Young, linebacker Erin Henderson, guard Chris DeGeare and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy are inactive.
Receiver Sidney Rice was not taken off the physically unable to perform list and is therefore ineligible for today's game. Rice has been recovering from August hip surgery.
Why is Barry Turner inactive today? Is Melton the only backup DE then? I guess Harrison is getting a look.
Melton was solid yesterday. I like him and Peppers at ends. They are big enough, tall enough, and athletic enough to cause quarterbacks to have fits.