Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears fantasy outlook
The Chicago Bears (NFC North) are 4-2 this season.
Week 7: home vs the New England Patriots, Thu, Oct 22, 8:15 PM ET. Vegas expects Bears to score about 26.8 points as a 3-point favorite.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Caleb Williams (QB #5, 24.3 projected PPR pts); D'Andre Swift (RB #7, 18.9 projected PPR pts); Luther Burden (WR #20, 13.9 projected PPR pts); Colston Loveland (TE #9, 10.2 projected PPR pts); Cairo Santos (K #10, 8.2 projected PPR pts); Bears D/ST (DST #14, 9.8 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Case Keenum (QB) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Nikola Kalinic (TE) -- IR
- Brittain Brown (RB) -- IR
- Kyle Monangai (RB) -- Out, Toe
- Hayden Large (TE) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Caleb Williams · RB: D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai · WR: Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, Kalif Raymond · TE: Colston Loveland.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | +0.03 #14 | 47% #7 | +0.12 #14 | -0.08 #12 |
| Defense | -0.04 #8 | 41% #5 | -0.02 #7 | -0.06 #25 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Bears news
- ‘Something I Never Knew,’ ‘Would’ve Had a Super Bowl MVP Trophy’ — NFL Fans Stunned Upon Learning Full Story of Bears’ Grady Jarrett’s Redemption Arc Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Week 7 fantasy quarterback rankings: Top QB streamers, starts Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- 6 lessons learned in Week 6: Bears' defense gets a weapon back, lackluster Giants have two superstars CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- 3 Reasons Why the Chicago Bears Won vs. the Falcons Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFL Week 7 picks and score predictions: Bears top Patriots in Thursday thriller, Chiefs edge Seahawks CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bears ahead of Week 7 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Patriots injury analysis: O-line left in shambles after Jets game Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- The Bear’s Den: Both Bears and New England Patriots have injuries Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Week 7 NFL power rankings: Bears bounce back as Seahawks, Rams, Eagles continue free fall The Athletic NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Report: Chicago Bears Jonah Jackson week-to-week with a hip flexor Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘So Bad and Pathetic,’ ‘What Is This Nonsense?’ — Bears Fans Call Out Columnist for ‘Embarrassing’ Article on Ben Johnson Pro Football Network · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Monday practice report for Bears Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- OT Morgan Moses, WR A.J. Brown limited on Patriots' estimated report ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Patriots vs. Bears Monday injury report: Ben Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker among five sidelined Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Caleb Williams off Bears' injury report Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Bears vs. Falcons Game Balls: Two Massive Returns Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Is Kyler Gordon the Chicago Bears’ Most Important Defender? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
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