NFL odds Week 4: Wacky wins and bad beats
NFL Week 4 and college football Week 5 had the usual drama for gamblers. Bettors celebrated (or lamented) wild finishes. Read all about it h...OCTOBER 2, 2022
CHICAGO BEARS 4-8 · 4TH IN NFC NORTH
4-8 · 4TH IN NFC NORTH
Bears don't capitalize on chances in falling to Giants 20-12
The Chicago Bears had chance to win for the third time in four games under new coach Matt Eberflus, until they did everything possible to prevent itOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnell Mooney - Season-high 94 yards in loss Mooney caught four of five targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants.
Impact Mooney came into this one averaging just nine receiving yards per game in 2022 but posted a performance reminiscent of last season's 1,055-yard campaign. He accounted for most of Justin Fields' 174 passing yards, with the majority of Mooney's production coming on a 56-yard catch in the first quarter. Mooney should remain the top fantasy option in Chicago's low-volume passing game against the Vikings in Week 5.
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Khalil Herbert - Tops 100 scrimmage yards in start Herbert rushed 19 times for 77 yards and caught his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants.
Impact After averaging 7.3 yards per carry through three games, Herbert failed to find as much room as the focal point of Chicago's run-first offense with David Montgomery (ankle/knee) sidelined. Even if Montgomery returns in Week 5 against the Vikings, Herbert should maintain a prominent role in Chicago's run-heavy offense as he looks to top 100 scrimmage yards for a third consecutive week.
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Justin Fields - Season-high 174 pass yards in loss Fields completed 11 of 22 passes for 174 yards while rushing seven times for 52 yards and losing a fumble in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Giants.
Impact Fields failed to lead a touchdown drive, as the Bears settled for four field goals. He set a season high in passing yards but still struggled mightily throwing the ball and hasn't thrown a touchdown in the past three games. Fields' rushing upside will make him a viable Week 5 fantasy option in Minnesota, but he's likely to continue struggling as a passer.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jones injures ankle in Giants' 20-12 victory over Bears
Daniel Jones ran for two touchdowns before injuring an ankle, Saquon Barkley had 146 yards and ran the wildcat offense at times after both New York quarterbacks were hurt in leadin...OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Whitehair - Stays out in Week 4 Whitehair (knee) is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Giants, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Whitehair has started every game so far this season for Chicago, and he will have a full week to recover ahead of the team's Week 5 contest versus Minnesota.
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Cody Whitehair - Forced out in Week 4 Whitehair (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Whitehair exited with a knee injury during the first half of Sunday's game, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are unclear. With Ja'Tyre Carter (coach's decision) inactive, Teven Jenkins or Michael Schofield figure to step in at right guard for the Bears.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears kicker Santos inactive against New York Giants
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is inactive for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants because of personal reasonsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Adams - Officially out Adams (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Adams was considered doubtful coming into the day, so his absence is not a surprise. Joe Thomas, who was recently signed to the active roster, will likely see the majority of snaps at outside linebacker.
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Sterling Weatherford - Will play Sunday Weatherford (ankle) is active Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Weatherford was able to log a full practice Friday, clearing his way to take the field Sunday. With Matt Adams (hamstring) inactive, Weatherford may see some snaps on defense.
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Robert Quinn - Ready to go Quinn (illness) will play Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Quinn was a limited participant in practice Friday after he logged a DNP on Thursday. The veteran pass rusher's ability to suit up will be a boost to Bears' defense.
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Ryan Griffin - Grounded for Week 4 Griffin (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Griffin was listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, and he will indeed watch the contest from the bench. With Griffin out, Cole Kmet should get as many snaps as he can handle, and Trevon Wesco is set to step in as the backup tight end.
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Velus Jones Jr. - Suiting up Sunday Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Jones got in a full practice Friday for the first time since the season began, and he will suit up Sunday for the first time as a professional. It's unclear what role he will step into, and no team has thrown for fewer yards than the Bears, so don't expect him to do much in his debut. Long-term, though, the third-round rookie could be a factor in Chicago's receiving corps.
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Michael Badgley - Set for Week 4 start Badgley will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Badgley inked with the Bears on Saturday and will now start for the team in place of Cairo Santos (personal). The veteran converted 18 of his 22 field-goal tries across 13 games between the Colts and Titans last season, but rain and wind could impact Sunday's contest and therefore limit kicking opportunities.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cairo Santos - Downgraded to out The Bears have downgraded Santos (personal) to out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Santos didn't officially travel with the team, so it's not too surprising to see him be ruled out after having initially been listed as questionable. In his stead it will fall to Michael Badgley, who signed with Chicago yesterday, to handle kicking duties versus New York.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cairo Santos - Not traveling with team Santos (personal) is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Giants, but he will reportedly not travel with the team Saturday, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun...
Impact It's a bit strange to see the Bears still listing Santos as questionable despite announcing the veteran kicker wouldn't travel with the team to New York, and elevating Michael Badgley, who was just signed to the team's practice squad Saturday, on the same day. Fantasy managers should likely anticipate using other alternatives, especially considering inclement weather could be on the horizon for Sunday's matchup.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Darrynton Evans - Elevated by Bears Evans has been elevated to the Bears' active roster ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Giants, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Impact With David Montgomery (ankle) sidelined, Evans has been called up to help provide depth at running back. Khalil Herbert is expected to see the lion's share of the workload, but Evans will be available to back him up alongside Trestan Ebner.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Badgley - Moves to active roster Badgley was signed to the Bears' practice squad Saturday and immediately elevated to the active roster with Cairo Santos (personal) not set to travel with the team for Sunday's con...
Impact The Bears still have Santos listed as questionable despite the fact he's not traveling with the team to New York, but given the move to immediately elevate Badgley from the practice squad, it sure seems as if the veteran will make his 2022 debut for Chicago. Badgley played in 13 games last season with the Colts and Titans, converting 18 of his 22 tries. With possible rainy conditions on the horizon, don't expect the 27-year-old to have a ton of opportunities if he does ultimately end up starting Sunday.
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Dane Cruikshank - Remains out Cruikshank (hamstring) is out Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Cruikshank was unable to practice all week after failing to play in Week 3 against the Texans. He'll now work toward a return in Week 5 against the Vikings.
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Matthew Adams - Unlikely to play Sunday Adams (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Adams was able to log a limited practice Friday after logging DNP's on Wednesday and Thursday, but that may not be enough for the 26-year-old to take the field Sunday. Assuming he is out, recent signee to the active roster Joe Thomas will likely be looking at an increased snap count.
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