CORDARRELLE PATTERSON NEWS

Considered questionable for finale Patterson (knee) carries a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Packers after participating fully in Friday's practice.

Impact Patterson submitted full sessions Wednesday and Friday, but the versatile veteran still carries an injury tag into a vital Week 17 home game against Green Bay. Having just earned his second Pro Bowl nod in as many years, Patterson remains an elite special-teams contributor, compiling an NFL-high 964 kickoff return yards and one return touchdown in 2020. He hasn't missed a game all year, and he's only sat out one of a possible 127 regular-season contests since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2013.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks to special teams Patterson didn't play on offense in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Patterson dealt with a knee injury during the practice week, so perhaps that led to the decision to restrain his usage to just three snaps, all on special teams. The blowout nature of the game and David Montgomery's success may have been factors as well. It'll be interesting to see how Patterson is used in the season finale against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday Patterson (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact The 29-year-old was considered questionable after sitting out practice all week, but he's ready to go for Sunday's contest. Patterson should continue to operate as Chicago's primary kick returner and secondary running back behind starter David Montgomery.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Sunday Patterson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

Impact The Bears listed Patterson as a non-participant Wednesday through Friday, suggesting he's in serious danger of missing Sunday's game. An absence would leave Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce as the reserve backfield options, picking up whatever scraps three-down workhorse David Montgomery leaves behind.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out another practice Patterson (knee) missed Thursday's practice.

Impact Patterson's usage in the Bears offense has been sporadic, per usual, with seven games with at least five touches and three others with two or fewer in his 14 appearances this season. On Monday, coach Matt Nagy considered Patterson day-to-day this week, but he has yet to get on the practice field in any capacity. Patterson has one more chance to prove the health of his knee ahead of Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thriving

From a place near the bottom of the league in yardage and scoring, the Chicago Bears have made a surge over the past three games on offense behind quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears Week 16 injury report: Jaylon Johnson, Akiem Hicks, Cordarrelle Patterson DNP on Wednesday Here’s a look at the Bears’ full injury report from Wednesday’s practice, which includes some key starters banged up heading into Week 16.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Non-participant Wednesday Patterson (knee) was listed as a nonparticipant in Chicago's practice estimate Wednesday.

Impact The Bears held a walkthrough practice, but Patterson would not have been able to take the field had it been a more traditional session. Coach Matt Nagy labeled the return man and backup running back day-to-day Monday, but Patterson will likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday in order to have a realistic shot of suiting up Sunday in Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Khalil Mack, Cordarrelle Patterson named to Pro Bowl The Chicago Bears will have two Pro Bowl representatives for the virtual event in 2021 as Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson were named t...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chicago Bears’ Khalil Mack and Cordarrelle Patterson selected to Pro Bowl Linebacker Khalil Mack and kick return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson will represent the Chicago Bears on the NFC Pro Bowl team for 2020,...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears focused on avoiding letdown against Jaguars

Forget about draft position and postseason chances

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deemed day-to-day Coach Matt Nagy said Monday that Patterson (knee) is considered day-to-day ahead of a Week 16 matchup versus the Jaguars.

Impact Patterson suffered this injury during the second quarter but was able to return after halftime. He will be monitored throughout the week. The day-to-day tag signals that Patterson has a good chance to play Sunday in a must-win contest. His main contributions come on special teams since David Montgomery is operating as a bell cow. Patterson leads the league with 942 yards on kick return this year.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to seven yards Patterson caught one pass for four yards while adding a three-yard rush in the Bears' 33-27 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact With David Montgomery carrying the team on his back with 32 carries, Patterson was an afterthought in the Chicago offense, resulting in the fourth time this season he produced fewer than 10 rushing and receiving yards. Due to his inconsistent role in the offense, he'll be difficult to trust in Week 16 fantasy lineups despite a favorable matchup against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race

David Montgomery rushed for a career-high 146 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears trampled Minnesota’s depleted defense and hung on for a 33-27 victory

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from knee injury Patterson (knee) is back on the field Sunday against the Vikings, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 29-year-old left due to the knee injury just before halftime, but he was able to retake the field in the second half. Patterson should continue to work as the secondary running back and primary kickoff returner for the Bears.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Patterson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a knee injury, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The 29-year-old had one carry for three yards, one receptions for four yards and returned one kickoff for 19 yards before leaving the contest. Ryan Nall would serve as Chicago's secondary running back and Anthony Miller could be the return man if Patterson can't return after halftime.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for once

Chicago is the opponent for Minnesota's final home game for the fifth straight year

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memo to the Vikings: Keep your kickoffs away from Bears’ Cordarrelle Patterson Dan Bailey is expected to still be the Vikings’ kicker on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. And there’s one mistake he hopes not to repeat....

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Receives six touches Patterson rushed six times for 26 yards in Chicago's 36-7 victory over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Patterson continued to serve as the change-of-pace running back to David Montgomery, and he was targeted just once as a receiver. Although he came into this game posting at least 40 combined yards in three straight contests, his lack of upside combined with a low-scoring floor makes him a difficult player to trust in the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rushing touchdown Patterson rushed 10 times for 59 yards and a touchdown while adding a four-yard reception in Chicago's 34-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact With the Bears leading for the majority of this contest, they were able to have balance between the run and the pass for one of the few times the season, leading to Patterson having an effective performance as the backup running back to David Montgomery. He's now posted at least 40 combined yards as a rusher and receiver in two of his last three games, and although his upside is typically limited, he could be used as an emergency option in deep leagues during the fantasy playoffs.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

Matthew Stafford threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns and Adrian Peterson scored from the 5 after Romeo Okwara strip-sacked Mitchell Trubisky with about two minutes left

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives two touches Patterson rushed twice for eight yards in Chicago's 41-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact After posting at least 40 yards in each of the last two games, Patterson posted his third game of the season with fewer than 10 rushing and receiving yards. Aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, he'll continue to be a low-upside fantasy option.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Mennenga on Cordarrelle Patterson: 'One of the best to ever do it' Special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga looks ahead to the Packers-Bears NFC North matchup on Sunday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Bears seek to end 4-game skid as they visit Green Bay

The Chicago Bears have lost four straight and trail the Green Bay Packers by two games in the NFC North as they prepare to renew the NFL’s oldest rivalry Sunday night at Lambeau Fi...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers try to extend NFC North lead as they host Bears

The Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears on Sunday night in the first of two regular-season matchups between the NFC North's top two teams

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS