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Chicago Bears WR Kalif Raymond caught 6 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 6.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.0.
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Chicago Bears QB Case Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards with 2 touchdowns and added 4 times for 6 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 13.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.5.
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Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai ran 10 times for 31 yards in Monday's 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He was projected for 9.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
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Bears QB Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring injury that doctors consider a three-to-four-week injury, league sources told ESPN and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Williams was ruled out on Saturday for Monday's game against the Eagles, and QB Tyson Bagent was listed as questionable while still in the concussion protocol.
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) was a full participant in Saturday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Caleb Williams is out in Week 3, and this week it seemed like Case Keenum was going to get the start on Monday night. If Bagent is cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday, he would be able to play. Even though he missed most of practice this week, the team could turn to him as their starter against the Eagles. |
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent has not yet cleared the concussion protocol but has advanced through it enough to return to practice on Saturday. Returning to practice is part of the return-to-play process, and Bagent "has not yet cleared protocol but is progressing."
| Footballguys view: Bagent has to be cleared by an independent neurologist on Sunday in order to play on Monday night. Even though he's missed most of practice this week in concussion protocol, Bagent could be the Bears' starter against the Eagles in Week 3. Case Keenum has been preparing with the first-team offense while Bagent (and Caleb Williams) have been out of action. |
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) was a full participant in practice on Friday. Monangai did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Full participation for Monangai should have him on track to play Monday, despite Thursday's DNP. With Caleb Williams expected to be out, the Bears will likely opt for a run-heavy game plan. Monangai and D'Andre Swift are both viable RB2s, even against a tough Eagles run defense. |
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Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) did not practice again, according to the team's latest injury report. QB Tyson Bagent (concussion) also did not practice.
| Footballguys view: All signs are pointing to a Case Keenum start on Monday night, with Williams and Bagent both unable to practice. Expect a run-heavy game plan from the Bears, boosting both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai. Keenum has a long history as a serviceable backup but hasn't started a game since 2023. He could certainly surprise, but assuming he starts, all Bears pass catchers should be docked. |
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Bears RB Kyle Monangai did not practice on Thursday, September 24, due to a knee issue.
| Footballguys view: The game is on Monday night, and the Bears may be starting Case Keenum at quarterback. That's bad news for all Bears skill-position players. Monangai rushed 10 times for 47 yards in the Bears' Week 2 loss to the Vikings, adding two receptions for 11 yards. He did that after fighting through a hamstring issue last week. If Monangai plays, we like him as an RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. |
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent was officially listed as a DNP for the first practice of the week. "All signs point to Case Keenum" starting at quarterback for Chicago, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
| Footballguys view: Bagent would have to clear the concussion protocol and practice by Saturday at the very latest to start for the team. Keenum was undrafted out of the University of Houston back in 2012, and he's got plenty of starting experience. However, Keenum is more of a player-coach at this point in his career, and he hasn't started a game since 2023. |
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Myles Simmons of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team is currently unsure who will start at quarterback for Monday night's game against the Eagles. Johnson said Caleb Williams (hamstring) is not slated to practice on Wednesday but was involved in the walk-through, while Tyson Bagent remains in the concussion protocol and is not in the building.
| Footballguys view: "We know Case is the one that's practicing today," Johnson said, referring to veteran backup QB Case Keenum, who has not played in a regular-season game since 2023. Johnson said there are currently no plans to add a quarterback this week and the team will not issue its first injury report until Thursday. With this game on Monday night, Fantasy GMs will have other options ready. |
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Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent has been diagnosed with a concussion and is now in the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: With starter Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring injury -- but not yet ruled out -- QB Case Keenum is now the likely starter against the Eagles next Monday night. Keenum, 38, has not appeared in a game since starting two for Houston in 2023. The Bears also have rookie QB Miller Moss on their practice squad. |
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Bears QB Caleb Williams did not suffer a major hamstring injury, despite the injury initially appearing serious. Williams is not being ruled out for the Week 3 matchup against the Eagles on Monday night.
| Footballguys view: While he's not ruled out, Ben Johnson left plenty of wiggle room, characterizing his QB as "week-to-week" and suggesting Williams "will likely miss some time." So while he's not ruled out yet, Tyson Bagent seems more likely to be under center against the Eagles. We will, however, continue to watch Williams closely this week. |
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Quarterback Caleb Williams will have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his hamstring injury. There's currently optimism that it's not serious. The hope, we're told, is that it will be diagnosed as a Grade 1 injury. That's the lowest level, with minimal tearing of the muscle fibers.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic is reporting the same, but ultimately, an MRI will show the extent of the injury. And even if it is only a Grade 1 strain, it's possible he won't be ready to go in eight days, when the Bears host the Eagles on Monday Night Football. If Williams can't go, it will be Tyson Bagent, who performed well in limited duty on Sunday, and in whom the Bears have a high degree of confidence. Last year, the new coaching staff led by Ben Johnson opted to sign Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension. |
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The Athletic reports that QB Caleb William hamstring injury could have been worse, potentially involving his knee or Achilles, but preliminary indications point to a hamstring issue instead.
| Footballguys view: Bears coach Ben Johnson said after the game that they will know more about the injury on Monday, when Williams has an MRI. But Adam Jahns of CHGO_Sports reports that Williams (who didn't speak to reporters after the game) came through the locker room with media present. Per the report, Williams "was walking under his own power, no crutches or anything, maybe a slight limp." Williams was said to be in good spirits and ready to attack the recovery process. The Bears host the Eagles next Monday night. |
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Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears QB Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Vikings. Williams pulled up while running and did not put weight on his right leg as trainers helped him off the field before he was taken to the locker room on a cart, though he gave the crowd a thumbs up. At the time of his exit, Williams was 15-of-26 for 138 yards with an interception and had rushed for 42 yards on five carries; backup QB Tyson Bagent replaced him and nearly led a comeback before being sacked on fourth-and-2 to end the game.
| Footballguys view: Judging by the reports of Williams in the locker room after the game, it doesn't sound like this is going to be a serious injury, but it will probably sideline him for multiple weeks. "We'll know tomorrow," Johnson said. "He's in good spirits. He's a team player... I'm actually happy it's nothing with the knee -- that was my first inclination. But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we'll see. We'll see how bad it is tomorrow and we'll go from there." Bagent can be a functional quarterback, but the upside for the Bears offense is greatly reduced without Williams mobility and playmaking threat. The Bears have a tough matchup against the Eagles next week, so the Bears passing game could be a Week 3 avoid. |
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Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 9.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.8.
| Footballguys view: Exactly zero fantasy analysts were saying to sell Loveland last week, but that would have been the smart move. He's going to be a low ceiling play until Caleb Williams comes back from his hamstring injury, but you can't drop him. |
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Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Bears RB D'Andre Swift and RB Kyle Monangai are both good to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Both running backs were limited early in the week, but they should be allotted their normal workloads in Week 2 against the Vikings. After Carolina's soft, deep coverage last week, Chicago will face a much more aggressive, blitz-heavy defense in Week 2. The Bears' run game looked lethal to start the season, but it'll be tougher sledding in Week 2. Swift can be started as a high-end RB2, and Monangai's outlook is a touchdown-dependent RB3. |
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Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Monangai came through with over 100 yards on the ground in Week 1 despite having to work through an August knee injury. A hamstring injury can linger, so the Bears are being careful with Monangai here. We like him as a flex/deep flex play in Week 2 against the Vikings. |
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Kalif Raymond caught eight of his nine targets for 84 yards to lead the Bears in all three categories. Luther Burden III caught all five of his targets for 63 yards and lost a fumble. Rome Odunze caught two of three targets for 52 yards and Jahdae Walker caught a one-yard touchdown to round out the Bears wide receiver production.
| Footballguys view: Raymond is a favorite of Ben Johnson and the team, and he might put the brakes on a Luther Burden III breakout by being so reliable and so well-versed in Johnson's offense. He's a Week 2 waiver wire add with a high priority because of the quality of this offense. Odunze had a highlight reel catch with a defensive back in his face, but wasn't a full-time receiver as he came into this week a game time decision because of a calf injury. |
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D'Andre Swift scored three times on 18 carries and racked up 124 yards. He also caught his only target for 10 yards. Kyle Monangai added 100 yards and a score on his 10 carries and caught both of his targets for 24 yards.
| Footballguys view: Swift celebrated his contract extension with week-winning fantasy line. He would go a lot higher if fantasy drafts were held this week. Monangai missed most of the summer with a knee injury, but he looked sharp on a 61-yard score, and his value is up as a weekly what-the-heck flex with league winning upside if Swift goes down. Next, they'll face a Vikings defense that bottled up the Packers running game in Week 1. |
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Colston Loveland failed to catch either of his targets in a 59-37 win at Carolina.
| Footballguys view: In the most maddening result of Week 1, Loveland somehow didn't get on the stat sheet in a game where his team scored 59 points. No. 2 tight end Cole Kmet caught a touchdown in double coverage to show Loveland fantasy teams what could have been. Stick with him next week against the Vikings, as this should be an aberration. That the Bears offense scored so many times so easily should still make you happy to have Loveland on your fantasy team. |
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Sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter that RB D'Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears have reached agreement on a three-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5M guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Swift has developed into a reliable and consistent running back after his early-career play was defined by inconsistency. This August, Ben Johnson said, "he's got everything that we're looking for," when talking about Swift being one of the team's most underrated players. While Kyle Monangai will get some looks inside the red zone, Swift's big-play and pass-catching abilities put him in consideration as a high-end RB2 every week. |
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that Rome Odunze's Week 1 status would be assessed after Friday's practice. Johnson said Odunze "looked good from his perspective" in limited practices coming back from a calf injury he suffered in camp last week, but that the team has a "long season" and that they want "to do what's right for him for the long term as well".
| Footballguys view: Despite Johnson's words, Odunze himself said after practice, "I'm feeling ready to go. I doubt I'm questionable." That should inspire some hope that the Year 3 receiver is out there Sunday against the Panthers. It's not uncommon for players and coaches to have different views of their respective health, but Odunze appears ready to play. His 2025 campaign was marred by a foot injury. He was a dominant WR1 before it and a shaky WR4 after. Fantasy managers who invested in Odunze this year are probably anxious to start him, but expectations for Week 1 should be tempered. Luckily, the Bears play early on Sunday. If Odunze is declared out, plenty of options should be available to pivot to. But we'll hope to get clarity before the game's 1 pm ET kickoff. If active, Odunze can be started as a WR3, and we'll hopefully have more clarity on the receiver pecking order coming out of the season's debut. |
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Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze continued to deal with a calf injury at Thursday's practice. The Bears listed Odunze as a limited participant for the second straight day.
| Footballguys view: Odunze was injured during practice last week and was called day-to-day by HC Ben Johnson earlier this week. He's not a lock to play in Week 1 against the Panthers. However, if Odunze is out there at clearly less than 100 percent we mostly like him as a deep flex play in PPR formats. |
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson said WR Rome Odunze is day-to-day and will not practice on Tuesday, September 8. Johnson classified Odunze as "day to day" and that the injury is different from the foot injury that affected him last year. Johnson is hopeful Odunze will play vs. Carolina on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: "I don't believe he'll be out there today, but we're hopeful he'll be out there on Sunday," Johnson said. Odunze is entering his third pro season. Last year, he appeared in 12 games, catching 44 passes for 661 yards with six touchdowns. He then had four receptions for 88 yards in two postseason games. The Bears' first injury report of the season is due out on Wednesday. Stay tuned. We'll be following this one all week. |
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WR Rome Odunze, who left last Thursday's practice early, was not taking part in Monday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Initial reports suggested that Odunze, who left that session with a foot issue, should be all good for Week 1. This latest issue is a problem with his right foot -- not the left foot that he suffered a stress fracture in. We'll continue to follow up as the Bears prepare for Sunday's game in Carolina. |
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RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were back on the field at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears got in a 50-minute bonus practice in advance of the season opener.
| Footballguys view: Swift left last Thursday's practice with what was reportedly cramping. That he's back to work today is obviously a good sign. It's maybe a better sign for Monangai, who just started running again after suffering a knee injury in mid-August. We'll continue to monitor in advance of Sunday's game against the Panthers. |
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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, who left Thursday's practice and was said to be in significant discomfort, was said to be experiencing "a cramp," sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Cramps can cause significant discomfort, so this doesn't seem outlandish. If you rushed to pick up Roschon Johnson knowing that Kyle Monangai just started running again after suffering a knee injury in mid-August, maybe don't throw Johnson back until we hear whether Monangai is playing. It's worth holding Johnson simply because of the offense and playcaller he is connected to. |
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Preliminary indications are that Bears WR Rome Odunze should be all good after leaving Thursday's practice with an apparent foot issue.
| Footballguys view: Since it was a problem with his right foot - not the left foot that he suffered a stress fracture in - we can classify this as only an injury scare - a refreshing change of pace from this summer in fantasy football. |
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Bears RB D'Andre Swift exited Thursday's practice with an apparent injury. He left toward the end of practice during a full team period. After carrying the ball on a first-and-10 from the offense's own 1-yard line, Swift came off the field apparently holding at his midsection or core area.
| Footballguys view: The Bears had both Swift and WR Rome Odunze get banged up in Thursday's practice. While Odunze's injury may be minor, we're also uncertain about Swift's injury. Backup Kyle Monangai is week-to-week with a knee injury, but most expect him to be ready for Week 1. If Swift has to miss time, Monangai could be an RB2 option for Fantasy GMs (if he in fact is healthy and ready to play) out there. Stay tuned. |
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Bears WR Rome Odunze left Thursday's practice early after he came up hobbling during an install period at the start of practice. Looked like his right leg. He wasn't overly concerned -- he tried to stay in -- but trainers pulled him off.
| Footballguys view: It seems like this could be a minor injury, but we'll wait to see if we get more information. His 2025 foot injury is not something Odunze even thinks about anymore, but it's something to monitor. Again, this seems minor but it just happened and we're all waiting to get more news out of the Bears' facility. |
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Free-agent RB Salvon Ahmed (Bears), WR JP Richardson (Bears), WR Kaden Davis (Bears), WR Scotty Miller (Bears), and TE Stephen Carlson (Bears) were added to the Chicago Bears practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Chicago Bears QB Miller Moss, RB Salvon Ahmed, WR Maurice Alexander, WR Kaden Davis, WR Omari Kelly, TE Stephen Carlson and TE Qadir Ismail were released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) 'looks 100%' and to plan on him being available in Week 1, according to HC Ben Johnson on Saturday, Aug, 29.
| Footballguys view: Burden's ADP didn't fall much after he suffered a groin injury early in camp, and it looks like he won't even miss a game. There's still the reconditioning period and playing at game speed without suffering a re-injury hurdles to get over before Burden is in the clear, but if you already drafted Burden earlier this summer or have him on a dynasty roster, this is the best news you could have hoped for. If you haven't drafted yet, know that you'll have to take Burden in the fourth round if you want him, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him go in the third round of some drafts now. |
Chicago Bears WR Scotty Miller was released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Chicago Bears WR JP Richardson will be released Sunday, Aug. 30, a source said.
Link to storyChicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter was traded to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Aug. 30, in exchange for CB Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick.
Link to storyChicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) was 'moving well' at practice and while he may not be 100%, he's running routes and getting in and out of his breaks, in the opinion of Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to storyChicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon (calf) could start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin.
Link to storyChicago Bears DE Shemar Turner (knee) is a candidate to start the regular season on the short-term Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin.
Link to storyChicago Bears DL Gervon Dexter Sr. (hamstring) did not travel with the team for their preseason finale, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
Link to storyChicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) participated in practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Antonio Grier (Buccaneers) has signed with the Chicago Bears, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyChicago Bears DT Gervon Dexter has reportedly been the subject of trade discussion between the Bears and at least one other team, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyChicago Bears OT Darnell Wright reportedly exited practice on Tuesday with an apparent right arm injury, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB Nephi Sewell (leg)was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB Keyshaun Elliott was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyChicago Bears LB Nephi Sewell (leg) was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent leg injury during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyChicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught one of his three targets for 10 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
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