Chicago Bears
NFC North | 0-4-0
Avg PTS
18.75
Rank: 22nd
Avg Yds
334.25
Rank: 19th
Avg PYds
215.25
Rank: 22nd
Avg RYds
119
Rank: 12th
Posted 10/02/2023 9:14 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool (non-injury) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 2. The Bears did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Claypool was a healthy scratch in Week 4 and may not play another game for the Beats. Fantasy players should avoid Claypool until he has an offensive role for a team.
Posted 10/02/2023 2:24 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool will not be in the building as the team prepares for the Washington Commanders in Week 5, according to head coach Matt Eberflus.
Huddle Up: Claypool will need a release or a trade in order to rekindle some fantasy value it seems. Stash him if you can.
Posted 10/01/2023 1:35 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool will be inactive for Week 4's game against the Denver Broncos, according to multiple sources. A number of factors reportedly went into the decision, including how players are asked to operate on a daily basis and how they prepare for games. He had made comments to reporters earlier in the week questioning if he was being put in the best position to succeed by the Bears' coaching staff.
Huddle Up: As a result of Claypool being held out of action, WR Equanimeous St. Brown will be active versus the Broncos following a strong week of practice. However, fantasy owners should be able to find better options for their lineups elsewhere. Claypool has had a disappointing start to the season, with just four receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown through the first three games.
Posted 9/25/2023 6:42 am GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields finished 11-of-22 for 99 yards and a touchdown with one interception in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields also ran 11 times for 47 yards.
Huddle Up: Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's inability (or unwillingness) to scheme more designed runs or put Fields in position to take advantage of his incredible athleticism in the way he did last year is giving the Bears little chance to compete in 2023. Not only has Chicago failed to score more than 20 points in any game so far, but Fields has taken 13 sacks and thrown four interceptions. The Bears will try to turn things around next week against a Denver Broncos' defense that just gave up 70 points in Week 3.
Posted 9/22/2023 8:22 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and is not on the injury report for Week 3.
Huddle Up: Mooney had a decent outing in Week 1 but missed most of the Week 2 game because of the injury. He probably will see a handful of targets in the passing game this week but probably can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 9/21/2023 8:04 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 21.
Huddle Up: Mooney seems to have a decent chance to play in the Week 3 game, but fantasy players will know more over the next few days. He will see a few targets if he is active for the game but will only be a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 9/20/2023 7:24 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Huddle Up: After exiting the Week 2 game early, Mooney being a limited participant to start the week is a good sign for his chances of suiting up in Week 3. He's a low-end flex play if active.
Posted 9/18/2023 5:50 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (knee) avoided a serious injury during the Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per sources Monday, Sept. 18.
Huddle Up: Mooney was blanked before the injury, but he still has big-play potential as long as he's active. Consider him a WR4/flex option if he's healthy against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.
Posted 9/17/2023 7:27 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 2 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: Mooney was the leading receiver for the Bears last week, so fantasy players should keep an eye on his status. He could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues when healthy.
Posted 9/17/2023 3:47 pm GMT
Chicago Bears RB D'Onta Foreman has been declared inactive for the Week 2 game.
Huddle Up: Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson probably will share playing time at running back this week. Both Herbert and Johnson can be flex options in fantasy leagues, but Johnson may have a bit more value in point-per-reception leagues.
Posted 9/14/2023 12:30 am GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool struggled in Week 1, and head coach Matt Eberflus did not rule out the possibility of making Claypool inactive for the Week 2 game.
Huddle Up: Claypool did not catch any passes in Week 1 and posted only 140 yards in seven games after his trade to the Bears last season. Fantasy players in all leagues can avoid him until he is more productive.
Posted 9/11/2023 1:25 am GMT
Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson rushed five times for 20 yards and a touchdown and caught a team-high six passes for 35 yards in a 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1.
Huddle Up: The rookie finished with just one fewer touch than starter Khalil Herbert, and he led all Chicago backs in catches and targets. The Bears used a committee of Herbert, D'Onta Foreman and Johnson, which makes all three backs tough to trust in fantasy. That being said Johnson could have some PPR potential if he continues to have a large role in the passing game.
Posted 9/11/2023 1:11 am GMT
Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert rushed nine times for 27 yards and caught three passes for 37 yards in a 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1.
Huddle Up: Although Herbert led all Chicago running backs with nine carries and 12 touches, rookie Roschon Johnson had 11 touches, and D'Onta Foreman had seven touches. Herbert is going to be a flex option, at best, if he is part of a true three-back committee.
Posted 8/23/2023 10:31 pm GMT
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 23, because of an undisclosed injury.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see if Kmet will miss any time because of the injury. He should be a big part of the passing game this season and can be a low-end No. 1 fantasy tight end.
Posted 8/18/2023 12:35 am GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, according to head coach Matt Eberflus.
Huddle Up: Fields played well in the first preseason game and does not need many more snaps to be ready for Week 1. He has a lot of value because of his running ability and will be more valuable if he improves his passing stats. He should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 8/13/2023 2:03 am GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields completed all three of his passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-17 preseason win over the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 12.
Huddle Up: Fields connected with his newest weapon, DJ Moore, for a 62-yard score. If Moore is able to help Fields reach another level as a passer, he has a legitimate chance to finish as a the top fantasy quarterback.
Posted 8/10/2023 12:45 am GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback for the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 12.
Huddle Up: Fields should see a few series in the first preseason game and may look to connect with D.J. Moore during the game. Fields has fantasy value because of his running ability and will be more valuable if he can improve his passing numbers. He can be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues this season.
Posted 8/09/2023 8:07 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool (hamstring) suffered an apparent hamstring injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 9, according to NFL Network's Stacey Dales.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Claypool will miss any time because of the injury. He likely will be a top-three receiver for the Bears this season and could be a late round pick in fantasy drafts.
Posted 8/01/2023 7:29 pm GMT
Chicago Bears RB Roschon Johnson (undisclosed) did not practice due to an undisclosed injury Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Huddle Up: Johnson is a favorite of the dynasty community and a wild card in the Chicago backfield behind Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman. The rookie is expected to push for time on passing downs right away given his aptitude in that area, but it is hard to see him stealing much time from Herbert or Foreman on earlier downs - at least early in the season. He is still very much worth a stash in the later rounds, however.
Posted 7/26/2023 4:26 pm GMT
Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet agreed to a four-year, $50 million extension Wednesday, July 26. The deal includes $32.8 million guaranteed and $20 million in the first year.
Huddle Up: Kmet was eighth in PPR fantasy points at the position and will be in the glut of midrange TE1s again this draft season.
Posted 7/24/2023 11:24 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, July 24, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Huddle Up: Claypool did not post great numbers after his trade to the Bears but should be a top-three receiver for the team in 2023. He can be a late round option in fantasy leagues but probably will not be a starting option most weeks.
Posted 7/23/2023 8:29 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Sunday, July 23.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see when Claypool will be able to practice. He posted disappointing numbers after joining the Bears but has a chance to earn a solid role in 2023. He can be rostered in most leagues but may not be a strong starting option.
Posted 7/10/2023 8:16 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) told WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey on Monday, July 10, that he is "feeling good" and will be "ready to roll" for training camp after spending much of his offseason rehabbing his 2022 ankle injury.
Huddle Up: Mooney's star has fallen off considerably since he was declared a dark-horse WR1 candidate last summer for several reasons, not the least of which include his ankle injury and the arrival of D.J. Moore. Nevertheless, Moore's presence should ensure Mooney the same kind of deep targets he was getting back in 2021. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if he makes a push to be a top-40 receiver in 2023.
Posted 7/05/2023 4:23 am GMT
Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert averaged a broken tackle every 14.3 carries in 2022 - good for 11th among all qualified running backs - according to Pro Football Reference.
Huddle Up: That mark was significantly better than the one posted by new teammate D'Onta Foreman, who averaged a broken tackle once every 20.3 runs with the Carolina Panthers last season. The Bears decided to add Roschon Johnson to the mix on draft weekend, making a committee backfield a strong possibility even if one of them stands out from the bunch in training camp or the preseason. It appears Herbert will get first crack at trying to convince his coaches otherwise, although it could all be for naught if Justin Fields comes anywhere close to rushing 160 times again in 2023.
Posted 6/23/2023 1:35 am GMT
Chicago Bears TE Robert Tonyan was "pretty involved with the first-team offense" during minicamp, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic.
Huddle Up: Cole Kmet remains the No. 1 tight end in Chicago, but it sounds like the Bears could utilize two tight ends in their offense. While he may deliver an occasional big play, Tonyan is unlikely to have the consistent production needed to warrant fantasy consideration
Posted 6/19/2023 3:30 pm GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields is being asked to be more decisive at the line of scrimmage, and make the throw if it's there. If the throw isn't there, that's when he can run, but they don't want him to open with that option, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on SportsCenter Sunday, June 18.
Huddle Up: Fields was the 10th-ranked quarterback last season as he missed two games, but his fantasy impact was much larger. The team wants him to dial it back because if he rushes for 1,100 yards again, he's not long for the league. You'll be lucky to get him as a midrange QB1 in drafts.
Posted 6/17/2023 2:00 am GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields said Thursday, June 15, that his chemistry with DJ Moore "did come on quickly" during OTAs. "He's been great," Fields said. "And you know, the chemistry has really picked up."
Huddle Up: Fields' running ability gives him a legitimate shot to be a top-five fantasy quarterback, and adding a legitimate go-to receiver like Moore should only help him improve as a passer.
Posted 6/09/2023 5:54 pm GMT
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields and WR DJ Moore "look like they are best friends" with the chemistry they have shown throughout organized team activities, according to S Jaquan Brisker.
"They (have) that chemistry going very fast, earlier than I expected. ... They look like they (are) best friends. Justin's definitely throwing (Moore) the ball. ... Justin looks good, though. He's going through his progressions. He's looking very smooth, making good decisions out there, and looking like the best quarterback in the NFL. I thought that last year, but this year it's different," Brisker said Friday, June 9.
Huddle Up: There has been much handwringing over Fields' development based on his overall numbers last season, but his level of play noticeably picked up once the Bears committed to running an offense that highlighted his talents. He did that despite not having much of an offensive line and a limited receiving corps. The arrival of Moore gives Fields a legit alpha receiver and should theoretically take Fields' game to the next level. Fields should be considered a legit dark-horse candidate to finish as the overall QB1 in fantasy.
Posted 6/08/2023 5:19 pm GMT
Chicago Bears WR Chase Claypool is "definitely in a much better place" this summer than he was in the weeks following his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, according to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy.
"To say where he is now, obviously, he's definitely in a much better place. That's what's most important. Like Flus (head coach Matt Eberflus) and those guys have said, I think that his positivity, his optimism coming into this thing, and his attack and his approach to how he's trying to learn this thing is really cool to see," Getsy told NBC Sports Chicago.
Huddle Up: Any chance Claypool had of becoming the WR1 in Chicago disappeared the moment D.J. Moore arrived, but there is little question he is still young enough (25 in July) and talented enough to leave his mark as a deep threat in a Justin Fields-led passing game. The Bears are highly unlikely to feature a high-volume passing attack anytime soon, so there may not be enough volume for Claypool to be a consistent fantasy force after Moore and Cole Kmet. With that said, he has exciting splash potential as a fantasy WR5.
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