The Chicago Bears goal line package takes a hit ahead of their Week 16 contest against the Detroit Lions. Offensive lineman Doug Kramer was downgraded from questionable to doubtful on Saturday night due to a shoulder injury. Kramer was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday afternoon, initially designated as questionable before being downgraded to doubtful.
Despite the meme-ability of Kramer's usage, he has been a key element to the Bears goal line success. His usage as a lead blocker has boosted the unit in short-yardage situations, at least when he remembers to report as eligible.
The Bears expected to have their short-yardage grouping back in action this week with the return of Roschon Johnson, but the loss of Kramer could impact their personnel decisions near the end zone. Maybe Kiran Amegadjie sees a few handoffs in the red zone? Time will tell.
