Bears get healthy during bye

Running back Adrian Peterson (sprained knee), defensive tackle Israel Idonije (arthroscopic knee surgery) and linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) did not practice Monday, but everyone else was at least a partial participant after getting the weekend off.

Linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (sprained knee), who has been out since the first series of the season opener, is expected to start Sunday night against the Falcons, with Nick Roach starting in the middle, where he played extremely well against the Lions filling in for Hillenmeyer.

Devin Hester (neck) practiced and is expected to start vs. the Falcons, although he probably would not have played in the Bears had a game last weekend. Weak-side linebacker Lance Briggs (foot) and defensive end Alex Brown (sprained ankle) are expected to be back at full strength after playing through injuries in Week Four.