GREEN BAY, Wis. (670 The Score) -- Bears quarterback Andy Dalton was ruled inactive prior to Chicago's game at Green Bay on Sunday night, leaving Nick Foles as the backup to starter Justin Fields.
Dalton suffered an injury to his non-throwing hand last Sunday during a loss to the Cardinals at Soldier Field. His status for this Sunday was one of the few uncertainties as the Bears formed their active roster for their game against the Packers. Fields is returning after missing the past two games with a ribs injury.
The Bears ruled out defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (ankle) on Saturday. He returned to practice this past week and had expressed hope to play before being ruled out ahead of the team's travel to Green Bay.
The Bears' other inactives were receiver Marquise Goodwin (foot), running back Ryan Nall, cornerback Teez Tabor and tight end Jesper Horsted.
Kickoff between the Bears (4-8) and Packers (9-3) comes at 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday from Lambeau Field.
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