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Ihmir Smith-Marsette - First reception of season Smith-Marsette caught one pass for 15 yards in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Facing his former team, Smith-Marsette caught a pass in the last two minutes of the game as Chicago tried to tie the game, but on the play, he fumbled the ball away, which sealed the win for the Vikings. With just three targets this season, he'd need a significantly larger role in the offense to have weekly fantasy value.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Equanimeous St. Brown - Pair of receptions St. Brown caught two passes for 24 yards in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact St. Brown matched his season high with two catches and the 24 yards represented his second-best yardage total of the year. With Justin Fields averaging fewer than 20 passes per game, there won't likely be many upside games for St. Brown.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith-Marsette's late mistakes hurt Bears in loss to Vikings

Chicago was driving late and trailing by a touchdown when Ihmir Smith-Marsette reached the Minnesota 39 with his first reception for the Bears

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings win, but Justin Fields, Bears offense take a step forward

The Vikings lead the NFC North at 4-1. Justin Jefferson set a new career high. But let's not lose sight of some Bears improvements.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Vikings win, but Justin Fields, Bears offense take a step forward

Cole Kmet - Catches all targets Kmet caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Kmet secured every pass thrown his way, helping him post a season high in receiving yardage. Although he's now topped 40 yards in two of Chicago's last three games, his stock remains relatively mild ahead of Week 6's matchup versus the Commanders on Thursday night, especially without a touchdown to his name thus far.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mooney - Makes highlight grab Mooney caught two of five targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Mooney's performance was highlighted by an outstanding one-handed catch for 39 yards during the second quarter. That play marked Chicago's longest through the air, helping quarterback Justin Fields finish with a season-high 208 passing yards. With back-to-back games with at least 50 receiving yards, Mooney has built a bit of momentum ahead of Week 6's matchup versus the Commanders on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

The Minnesota Vikings snapped out of their mid-game slump just in time to beat the Chicago Bears 29-22

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khalil Herbert - Reduced role in Montgomery's return Herbert rushed four times for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Herbert took a back seat as usual starting tailback David Montgomery returned to the lineup. Not only did Montgomery get three times as many carries as Herbert while scoring on the ground, but he also led the Bears with four catches for 62 yards. Despite his recent production with Montgomery slowed, Herbert's stock takes a significant hit with the veteran back in action.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields - Season high through air Fields completed 15 of 21 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-22 loss to the Vikings. He also rushed eight times for 47 yards.

Impact Fields not only passed for his most yards this season, but he also put together his first turnover-free outing of the campaign. That feat came despite Fields fumbling twice Sunday, as the Bears recovered both times. Although his lone touchdown came on an easy push pass to Velus Jones, Fields additionally led Chicago in rushing yards, marking his best overall performance of a maligned second season to date.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Montgomery - Productive in return Montgomery rushed 12 times for 20 yards and a touchdown, and caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Montgomery returned from last week's injury absence to score his first touchdown of the campaign with a nine-yard rush during the second quarter. Despite his ankle limiting him during the practice week, Montgomery still led Chicago's backfield, with backup Khalil Herbert garnering just four carries for 11 yards. Furthermore, with help from a long gain of 30 yards, Montgomery paced the Bears through the air, contributing a strong all-around showing after his brief sideline stint.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Adams - Suffers calf injury Sunday Adams is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a calf injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Adams missed the team's previous two games due to a hamstring injury but returned to full practices ahead of Week 5 and was cleared for action. He recorded one tackle before leaving the game in the second half due to a new calf injury. In his absence, Joe Thomas and Jack Sanborn are candidates for increased roles.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 5: Schedule, analysis, matchups and picks for every game

FOX Sports' staff of NFL writers has assembled a guide to every game that will be played in Week 5 of the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

NFL Week 5: Schedule, analysis, matchups and picks for every game

FOX Bet Super 6: $1,000,000 winners talk strategy, NFL Week 5 picks

Three players split the FOX Bet Super 6 million dollar jackpot. Read about their winning picks and their NFL Week 5 predictions.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

FOX Bet Super 6: $1,000,000 winners talk strategy, NFL Week 5 picks

How sharp bettors are playing Cowboys-Rams, Raiders-Chiefs; gambling nuggets

Insider Patrick Everson breaks down what sharp bettors are on this week, featuring Cowboys-Rams and the Big Noon Kickoff on FOX featuring Mi...

OCTOBER 9, 2022

How sharp bettors are playing Cowboys-Rams, Raiders-Chiefs; gambling nuggets

NFL odds Week 5: Best bet for Bears-Vikings

Gambling Analyst Sam Panayotovich has gone 16-5 with his best bets this football season! Read to see what NFL and CFB wagers he likes this w...

OCTOBER 9, 2022

NFL odds Week 5: Best bet for Bears-Vikings

Khalil Herbert - Likely back to No. 2 role Sunday Herbert is welcoming David Montgomery (ankle) back to the lineup for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Herbert took over for Montgomery when the latter hurt his ankle and knee in the first half of a Week 3 matchup with the Texans, combining for 42 touches for 270 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs the past two contests. With Montgomery available Sunday, though, Herbert likely will take a back seat in the Bears backfield, like he did Weeks 1 and 2, when he has limited to 15 touches for 84 total yards and a score on the ground.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Johnson - Inactive Sunday Johnson (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact As expected, Johnson will remain sidelined for a third straight game after picking up a quadriceps injury during Week 3 prep. The third-year cornerback returned to practice Friday as a limited participant for the first time since suffering the injury, which bodes well for his availability for the Bears' Week 6 matchup against the Commanders on Thursday. In his absence, Jaylon Jones and Kindle Vildor have garnered increased roles.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Cruikshank - Sidelined against Minnesota Cruikshank (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Cruikshank will miss his third consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he suffered Week 2. His absence likely won't affect Chicago's defense as he's played exclusively on special teams in his two games this season and did not record any stats.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Montgomery - Suiting up in Week 5 Montgomery (ankle) is listed as active Sunday in Minnesota.

Impact Since making an early departure Week 3 against the Texans, Montgomery has missed one game and was unable to mix into drills until Thursday of Week 5 prep. He ended this week with back-to-back limited practices, seemingly setting himself up to return, and he indeed will be available Sunday. Montgomery's role is uncertain, though, especially after Khalil Herbert impressed in place of the former over the last seven quarters of play. On the season, Montgomery has reeled off 4.5 YPC on his 35 rushes and notched five catches (on six targets) for 38 yards, but he has yet to reach the end zone.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Montgomery - Optimism for Week 5 return The Bears are optimistic Montgomery (ankle) will play Sunday against the Vikings, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Montgomery was ruled out for Week 4 and was listed with ankle and knee injuries, but he appears to have moved past the knee issue after only being listed with an ankle injury leading up to Week 5. The fourth-year running back logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday after not practicing Wednesday and appears in line to return to game action after missing just one contest. Regardless, fantasy managers should still confirm his status ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. It's possible the Bears ease Montgomery back into the mix while they continue to get an extended look at Kahlil Herbert.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Fox Sports

Giants activate practice squad QB Webb to back up Jones

Quarterback Davis Webb will be a backup to Daniel Jones when the New York Giants take on the Green Bay Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Dane Cruikshank - Not likely to face Vikings Cruikshank (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact Cruikshank has missed Chicago's last two games and is likely to remain sidelined again. He played exclusively on special teams in his two games this season but did not record any stats.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jones - No injury designation for Week 5 Jones doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Vikings.

Impact Jones landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a hip injury. However, he returned to full participation Friday and will be good to go for Week 5. The 2018 third-round pick has played over 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the first four games of the season, totaling 19 tackles and one sack.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE