CORDARRELLE PATTERSON NEWS

Questionable to face Saints Patterson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Held out of practice the previous two days, Patterson returned Friday as a limited participant. He's mostly been serving as David Montgomery's backup in recent weeks, but Patterson could see some extra work as a wide receiver if he ends up playing and Allen Robinson (concussion) doesn't. The Bears are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chalk Talk: How has Patterson impacted field position? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses Cordarrelle Patterson returning kickoffs out of the end zone, the main reason David Montgomery’s product...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Misses second straight practice Patterson (quadriceps) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Patterson's status for Sunday's contest against the Saints appears to be in legitimate jeopardy now that he's missed back-to-back practices. If Patterson can't go Sunday, Darnell Mooney will stand to take over as the Bears' top return man. Ryan Nall would also slot in as the No. 2 option behind David Montgomery in the backfield.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Patterson (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Patterson appears to have picked up an injury during Monday's 24-10 loss to the Rams, in which he had six offensive touches and returned four kickoffs. If the veteran special-teams ace were forced to miss any time, Darnell Mooney would stand to handle kick returns while Ryan Nall could see some snaps behind David Montgomery.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears injury report: Khalil Mack, Cody Whitehair, Cordarrelle Patterson DNP Wednesday The Bears released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Saints, and Wednesday’s report is quite alarming.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Totals 12 yards Patterson had three carries for one yard and caught three of four targets for 11 yards during Monday's 24-10 loss to the Rams. He also returned four kickoffs for 94 yards.

Impact The 29-year-old has now played between 10 and 15 offensive snaps in all seven games this season, and he has 25 carries for 71 yards while catching 11 of 13 targets for 77 yards. It seemed possible Patterson could help fill the void left by Tarik Cohen (torn ACL) after the latter landed on injured reserve, but Patterson has seen no uptick in playing time since the injury Week 3 and is averaging only 17.8 scrimmage yards over that four-game stretch.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet during win at Carolina Patterson gained one yard on his lone rush attempt, and he caught his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 23-16 win against the Panthers.

Impact With Chicago devoid of an experienced No. 2 running back since the season-ending injury to Tarik Cohen (knee-ACL) in Week 3, Patterson has registered 11 combined rush attempts over his past four outings. The Bears haven't yet decided to bite on any of the veteran RBs available on the free-agent market, meaning that Patterson is seemingly in line for backup duties at the position until otherwise noted. Current third-string option, Ryan Nall, has yet to garner a single carry on the season.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Bears lead NFC North after road win at Panthers

The Chicago Bears picked up their most lopsided win of the season with a 23-16 victory at Charlotte on Sunday

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handles six touches in victory Patterson caught three passes for 38 yards and rushed three times for seven yards in Chicago's 20-19 win over the Buccaneers on Thursday.

Impact Patterson had his greatest success on a pair of short receptions on which he was in space and was able to gain yardage after the catch, but he didn't see enough volume to turn it into a big fantasy day. Overall, he's yet to find the end zone this season, and the 45 yards he produced in this game was his highest total of the season, making him a difficult player to trust in fantasy lineups.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Foles' fadeaway floater to Patterson drops in the bucket for 25 yards Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles' fadeaway floater to wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson drops in the bucket for 25 yards.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • NFL.COM

Quiet performance Patterson rushed three times for five yards in Chicago's 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Even with Tarik Cohen (knee) placed on injured reserve, Patterson's role in the offense didn't change, as he had three carries and two targets. He's averaging 20 yards per game as a runner and receiver, and aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, he has very minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Used solely as runner in victory Patterson carried four times for 13 yards in Chicago's 30-26 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Even though the Bears were trailing this game by 16 points early in the second half, Patterson wasn't targeted, though he was used to occasionally spell David Montgomery out of the backfield. With Tarik Cohen potentially missing time with a possible knee injury, Patterson could see a slight increase in his workload. He's currently averaging 27 combined yards per game, so it's possible that he emerges as a potential flex option.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives nine touches in victory Patterson rushed seven times for 25 yards while catching two passes for eight yards in Chicago 17-13 victory over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Patterson saw extra work as a runner while David Montgomery sat out a short time while dealing with a neck injury, but Patterson was also used in a change-of-pace role in the backfield. However, with the team not showing much creativity in utilizing his electrifying speed, he's been unable to make a fantasy impact with the touches he's received since joining the team in 2019. Aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, he's a low-floor fantasy option with minimal upside.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Judge: Cordarrelle Patterson one of best kick returners ever When Giants coach Joe Judge at mid-week gave his lengthy and detailed overview of the Bears, before winding down, he said, “You can’t forget...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

Posts 31 yards Patterson carried four times for 19 yards while catching his only target for an additional 12 yards in the Bears' 27-23 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Patterson served as a rotational player, and he provided Chicago with a pair of plays that gained at least 12 yards each. It's unlikely that he sees enough regular work to make him a weekly lineup consideration in most fantasy leagues.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Patterson (knee) is active for Sunday's game in Detroit.

Impact Despite carrying a questionable tag into the weekend, Patterson never looked at any real risk of missing the season opener after he turned in full practice showings Thursday and Friday. Patterson will serve as a depth option at receiver Sunday while also potentially receiving a carry or two on change-of-direction play calls.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Patterson (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Lions, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Impact His versatility and return skills are an asset to the Bears, but with running back David Montgomery (groin) also in line to play in Week 1, Patterson, who can take snaps out of the backfield in a pinch, doesn't have a clear path to a high volume of touches.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Patterson (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Patterson kicked off the week as a limited participant in practice, but he's now logged back-to-back sessions without restrictions. The 29-year-old kick returner and depth wideout is trending in the right direction for Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' chairman wants to talk to Urlacher about posts

Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey would like to talk to Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher about his eye-opening Instagram posts last month

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts in full session Patterson (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact A limited participant in Wednesday's session, Patterson's advancement to full work a day later clears the way for him to suit up in Sunday's season opener at Detroit. For the second straight year, the 29-year-old is slated to serve as Chicago's top kickoff returner while also providing depth at receiver.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky ready to show he's right quarterback to lead Bears

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky insisted he rediscovered his confidence as the Chicago Bears essentially gave him a vote of no confidence

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with knee injury Patterson was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.

Impact Patterson's knee injury is a new development, but that he was at least able to put forth a limited practice session bodes well for his chances of suiting up versus Detroit on Sunday. Top running back David Montgomery (groin) was also limited to start the week, and he can't be considered a lock for the season-opener even if he is trending in the right direction. If Montgomery were to miss Week 1, Patterson could be an option to handle some snaps out of the backfield in addition to his usual role at wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: Cordarrelle Patterson, Chicago Bears Even amidst this bizarre Covid driven offseason per usual, hope springs eternal as we approach Week ...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

3 things we learned as the Bears returned to practice, including Cordarrelle Patterson’s evolution as a running back No one expects Cordarrelle Patterson to be a workhorse running back for the Chicago Bears in 2020. But with starter David Montgomery out wit...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Could see RB snaps Patterson could get some work in the backfield if David Montgomery (groin) misses games, but Patterson has shown a tendency to bounce runs outside and doesn't have much experience...

Impact The Bears are light on backfield depth, with the other options being passing-down specialist Tarik Cohen, special teams player Ryan Nall and undrafted rookie Artavis Pierce. Biggs identifies Pierce as being the closest to a traditional running back, while the other three guys appear more specialized. Long story short, Patterson has a shot to get some backfield snaps, but he isn't likely to take a large number of carries Week 1 against Detroit.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE