Allen, Sweat likely to play Sunday despite injuries; Pickens ruled out for Bears season opener

The “outlook looks good” for Bears Pro Bowl stars Keenan Allen and Montez Sweat, according to coach Matt Eberflus. Both Allen and Sweat are listed on the team’s injury report as “questionable” for Sunday’s season opener against Tennessee, but both seem likely to play.

Allen is dealing with a heel injury, while Sweat has a toe injury. Both were full participants during practice Friday at Halas Hall.

The only player the Bears ruled out for Sunday’s game is defensive tackle Zacch Pickens, who has been dealing with a groin injury for several weeks. The Bears traded for defensive tackle Chris Williams in late August after Pickens injured his groin. His absence is not a huge surprise for the Bears this week.

Additionally, defensive end DeMarcus Walker (groin) and defensive end Darrell Taylor (foot) are listed as questionable. Eberflus said that Taylor had his foot stepped on during practice Thursday. Taylor didn’t practice Friday and will be a game-time decision on Sunday.