Bears place receiver Pringle on IR because of calf injury
Chicago Bears receiver Byron Pringle will miss at least four games because of a calf injury after the team placed him on injured reserve on TuesdaySEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dante Pettis - Runs wind sprints in Week 3 win Pettis went without a target in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans.
Impact Since turning his lone target in the Bears' Week 1 win over the 49ers into a 51-yard touchdown reception, Pettis has now gone without a look in the passing game for two straight games. His lack of involvement isn't due to a lack of snaps, as he's handled 56 percent shares in both of the last two weeks as the No. 3 wideout behind Darnell Mooney and Equanimeous St. Brown. Mooney and St. Brown have combined for just eight catches themselves through three games, and until the Bears are willing to loosen the reins on quarterback Justin Fields a bit more, target volume looks like it'll be difficult to come by for any member of the Chicago passing game. Fields hasn't attempted more than 17 throws in any of his three starts on the season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Thomas - Joins active roster The Bears signed Thomas to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Impact Thomas joins the active roster because of the placement of Byron Pringle (calf) on IR. He played 46 percent of defensive snaps Week 3 versus Houston in place of Matt Adams (hamstring), racking up five tackles (two solo).
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Byron Pringle - Goes to IR with calf injury Chicago placed Pringle (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Impact As a result of the transaction, Pringle will have to miss the Bears' next four games and won't be eligible to play until Oct. 30 against the Cowboys after suffering the calf injury in the first half of Sunday's win over the Texans. The five-year veteran has tallied just two receptions for 33 yards on three targets this season, so his absence won't open up much additional volume in what's already been the NFL's worst passing game through the first three weeks.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins take top spot, Cowboys rise; who's down?
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Justin Jefferson's hidden impact; what are Bears doing with Justin Fields?
How did Justin Jefferson help the Vikings win despite a down day? Do the Bears have a plan for Justin Fields? We cover those topics and moreSEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Bears rely on ground game and backup Khalil Herbert
The Chicago Bears offense has been almost entirely about running the football and after beating Houston 23-20 they ranked second in the league in rushing entering Monday even while...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans' fourth-quarter woes continue in loss to Bears
The Houston Texans failed to score in the fourth quarter once again on Sunday against the Chicago Bears to remain winless through three weeksSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lamar Jackson looks like a $50M QB, Jaguars step up: Bucky's Breakdown
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David Montgomery - Day-to-day per coach Coach Matt Eberflus said Montgomery (knee/ankle) is day-to-day after exiting early in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports.
Impact Eberflus described Montgomery's day-to-day label as a positive development after he was deemed doubtful to return during the game. Khalil Herbert rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns after replacing Montgomery, so Herbert has likely earned a more significant portion of the workload in Chicago's run-heavy offense moving forward even if Montgomery's ready to return as soon as Week 4 against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Jones - First sack with Chicago Jones tallied a sack and a tackle in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Aside from an eight-tackle performance in Week 2, Jones has recorded exactly two tackles in each of his other two games. He's already shown upside, but his early results indicate he could be an inconsistent IDP producer.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eddie Jackson - Picks off pass Jackson intercepted a pass while adding eight tackles in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Jackson has posted at least eight tackles in his last two games while intercepting passes in two of the first three games. It appears that the team's new defensive scheme suits him well, and in IDP leagues in which he's not rostered, fantasy managers may want to consider adding him.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roquan Smith - Huge fantasy day Smith intercepted a pass while notching 16 tackles in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Smith was all over the field, as he doubled the tackle total of his next closest teammate. He also helped lead the Bears to a victory by picking off a pass in a game that was won at the final whistle. Smith continues to be one of the elite IDP performers, who has both a high scoring floor and ceiling each week.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cairo Santos - Scores 11 points Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Santos attempted just one field goal over the Bears' first two games of the season, totaling five points over those contests. His double-digit performance shows his potential upside, but with the Bears having consistent struggles on offense, Santos is difficult to trust as a reliable fantasy option.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Tonges - Posts no stats Tonges was targeted once in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact With Ryan Griffin (Achilles) missing the matchup against Houston, Tonges had an increased role in the offense, but it didn't translate into any fantasy points. He'll likely retain a minor role in the offense if Griffin misses additional time.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trestan Ebner - Steps into prominent role Ebner rushed seven times for 23 yards in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Ebner saw second-string running back duties when David Montgomery left the game with an ankle injury. Despite profiling as a strong receiving back, with Justin Fields throwing just 17 passes, Ebner had one target. If Montgomery misses time, Ebner will likely resume the the No. 2 role, giving him increased fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Equanimeous St. Brown - Shows versatility St. Brown caught one pass for 20 yards while rushing twice for 41 yards in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Although St. Brown was third among the Bears receivers in touches, his 63 yards led the group. His yardage has increased in each game this season, but he's yet to handle more than three touches in a contest Unless his role expands, his lack of usage makes him a risky weekly fantasy option.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Fields struggles again as Bears ride run game to win
Justin Fields said he played like “trash.”SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears, Week 3 highlights 🎥
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Khalil Herbert and Eddie Jackson on Bears 23-20 win | Chicago Bears
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Roquan Smith on win vs. Texans: 'I'm always hungry to get better' | Chicago Bears
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Cole Kmet - Leading receiver in Week 3 win Kmet caught two of three targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Texans.
Impact Kmet nearly doubled the receiving yardage total of Darnell Mooney, who finished second on the team with 23 yards. That stat is much more of an indictment on Chicago's passing game than a compliment to Kmet, who came into the game without a catch on the season. Kmet will look to build on this performance in Week 4 against the Giants.
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