Chicago Bears
NFC North
The Bears are trading QB Justin Fields to the Steelers for a 2025 6th-round pick that goes to a 4th-round pick, depending on the amount of time played. (Source: Ian Rapoport)
Fantasy Impact: Fields had been the focus of much speculation regarding his landing spot following Chicago's activity in the free agent and trade markets. He now joins newly-acquired Russell Wilson in the Pittsburgh QB room. Fields's fantasy value will depend on whether he is named the starter, which remains to be seen at this point. In three years with Chicago, the 25-year-old threw for 6,674 yards and a 16:9 TD:INT ratio. He also rushed for 2,220 yards and 14 TD.
Category: Transactions
The Atlanta Falcons signed Darnell Mooney to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million fully guaranteed (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mooney had been rumored to the Chiefs, but he lands with Kirk Cousins and a new look Falcons offense. He'll likely hold a deep threat role alongside Drake London and Kyle Pitts in the passing game for Atlanta.
Category: Transactions
Justin Jones has agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals on a three-year deal worth $30.1 million with $19.75 million guaranteed. (Source: Peter Schrager on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones started every game the past two years with the Bears, combining to record 7.5 sacks. He figures to help boost the defensive line for Arizona.
Category: Transactions
The Chicago Bears re-signed Patrick Scales to a one-year deal that includes over $1 million guaranteed. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Scales will remain the longest-tenured player for the Bears.
Category: Transactions
Jaylon Johnson has reached terms on a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears, helping him avoid the franchise tag for 2024. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Johnson was tagged in an attempt to buy time as the two parties worked on a long-term deal, and that agreement was met. The young CB will make $76 million with $54.4 million guaranteed. At just 24, Johnson logged an elite 91.0 PFF coverage grade in 2023, breaking out as a former second-round pick.
Category: Transactions
Bears TE Cole Kmet is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Packers.
Fantasy Impact: Kmet was listed as questionable with a knee injury. The 24-year-old will look to bounce back after failing to log a target in Week 17.
Category: Injury Updates
Bears RB Khalil Herbert is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Packers.
Fantasy Impact: Herbert was listed as questionable with a back injury. The 25-year-old will suit up in the Bears’ regular season finale and will likely split time with Roschon Johnson.
Category: Injury Updates
Bears RB D'Onta Foreman is officially inactive for a Week 18 matchup with the Packers.
Fantasy Impact: Foreman will remain a healthy scratch for the Bears for the regular season finale. Fantasy managers should expect Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson to split the carries for the Bears in the season finale.
DJ Moore was a limited participant at practice on Thursday. (Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moore should be good to play in the season finale this week against the Packers. He and the rest of the Bears' will try to play spoiler and potentially knock Green Bay out of the playoffs.
Category: Injury Updates
Cairo Santos went 3-for-4 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points during the Bears' 37-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Santos converted field goals from 22, 42, and 42 yards out. Meanwhile, his miss came from 55 yards out but can be excused due to snowy and windy conditions. After all, Santos' kicking opponent, Younghoe Koo, also missed two field goals.
Category: Game Recaps
The Bears' defense intercepted four passes, allowed 17 points, and registered two sacks during their win over the Falcons in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Tyrique Stevenson led the way with five tackles, two interceptions, and four passes defended. Meanwhile, Gervon Dexter Sr. was responsible for 1.5 sacks. This unit will rank as a fringe top-16 fantasy option against the Packers in Week 18.
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Robert Tonyan caught three of four passes for 40 yards during the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Tonyan normally operates as the Bears' No. 2 tight end, but he saw increased opportunities on Sunday with Cole Kmet (knee) held to just 13 snaps and zero targets. The veteran likely won't replicate his solid showing if Kmet returns to a full workload in Week 18.
Category: Game Recaps
Tyler Scott turned five targets into two receptions for 15 yards during the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Scott played a bigger role with Darnell Mooney (concussion) sidelined, though the rookie still had trouble acclimating as he caught just 40 percent of passes thrown his way. He remains off the fantasy radar in most redraft leagues.
Category: Game Recaps
Mon, Jan 1st 10:42am EST
By Andersen Pickard
Roschon Johnson rushed for 21 yards and one touchdown on seven carries during the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons in Week 17. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 38 yards through the air.
Fantasy Impact: Between his rushing touchdown and key receptions, Johnson was able to turn in another solid fantasy showing on Sunday. He'll sneak into the RB3/FLEX tier for Week 18 and could be a worthwhile selection in fantasy drafts next summer.
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Marcedes Lewis caught his lone target for one yard and a touchdown in the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact: Lewis caught his first touchdown of the season on a one-yard pass from Justin Fields at the goal line. The veteran remains well off the fantasy radar.
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The Chicago Bears' D/ST made its impact felt against the Cleveland Browns, recording three interceptions, four sacks, scoring on a pick and allowing just 20 points.
Fantasy Impact: After giving up 20 or more points in seven of its first nine games, Chicago has allowed 20 or fewer points in four of its last five games. The defensive improvement has been noticeable, keeping the offense in striking position, even if they struggle to capitalize. Over the same five-week span, the Bears have earned 14 sacks and 12 interceptions. The Bears also ran back their second defensive TD of the year. They get an Arizona squad next week still trying to figure out its own identity.
Category: Game Recaps
Yannick Ngakoue (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ngakoue originally suffered what is now diagnosed as a broken ankle this past Sunday against the Lions. The veteran pass rusher finishes up his season with 22 combined tackles and four sacks across 13 games.
Category: Injury Updates
Khari Blasingame caught his lone target for a loss of three yards in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 14.
Fantasy Impact: Blasingame has yet to do anything substantial for the Bears, failing to record a carry and seeing just one target in each of his last four games. The running back is nothing more than a change of pace option receiving little volume in a Chicago offense faced with a stiff Week 15 test against the Cleveland Browns.
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Velus Jones Jr. hauled in his lone target for 11 yards in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 14.
Fantasy Impact: Jones Jr. continues to see little involvement in the Chicago passing attack, receiving less than three targets for his seventh consecutive game for the Bears. The speedy pass-catcher will need a more prominent role in the passing game, with a difficult matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 ahead.
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Equanimeous St. Brown caught both of his targets for 19 yards in the Bears' 31-26 loss to the Lions in Week 11.
Fantasy Impact: St. Brown has failed to make a substantial impact since returning from injury in Week 10, catching two passes or less and finishing with less than 20 receiving yards in each of the last two games for the Bears. The 27-year-old pass-catcher is best left off rosters until further notice ahead of a Week 12 Monday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
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