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Luther Burden Luther Burden Targeted seven times in win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 9:43 AM
Burden caught three of seven targets for 42 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: After a three-week hot streak in which Burden averaged six receptions, 96 yards and 0.3 touchdowns, the receiver has 42 yards or fewer in his last two games. However, his seven targets tied for the second most Burden has had this season, and his role remains secure heading into next week's divisional-round matchup. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Moderate production in win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 9:20 AM
Monangai rushed eight times for 27 yards while adding a 22-yard reception on three targets in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: Although Monangai has played 40 to 45 percent of the snaps in each of Chicago's last six games, he handled single-digit carries for the fourth straight contest. After being a solid fantasy producer in Weeks 9-13, the running back has 57 or fewer scrimmage yards with no touchdowns over the last six games. Monangai will likely continue to be the clear second option in the Bears' backfield during next week's divisional-round clash. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore Scores key TD in playoff win
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 11:20 PM
Moore secured six of seven targets for 64 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for minus-5 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: Moore paced the Bears' wideouts in receptions and receiving yards while tying Luther Burden for the lead in targets on the night. The veteran also made up for a drop earlier in Chicago's game-winning drive by hauling in a 25-yard scoring strike from Caleb Williams that would prove to be the game-winning touchdown. Moore should continue playing an integral role in next weekend's divisional-round clash against either the 49ers or Eagles. |
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Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Paces pass catchers in playoff win
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 11:16 PM
Loveland secured eight of 15 targets for 137 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday. He also caught a two-point conversion pass.
Analysis: Loveland comfortably paced the Bears in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, and the latter pair of totals also qualified as new career highs. The standout rookie tight end's two-point conversion grab was also key, as it came following a Olamide Zaccheaus touchdown catch and brought the Bears to within a field goal with just over four minutes remaining. Loveland had wrapped up the regular season with a 10-catch, 91-yard, one-touchdown Week 18 effort versus the Lions, so he'll head into next weekend's divisional-round matchup against either the 49ers or Eagles with plenty of momentum. |
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Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Spearheads historic comeback
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Williams completed 24 of 48 passes for 361 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions while adding four rushes for 20 yards in the Bears' 31-27 wild-card win over the Packers on Saturday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass and committed a fumble recovered by Chicago.
Analysis: Williams started and finished strong, with the latter helping him and the Bears overcome some forgettable moments in between. The second-year signal-caller led a marathon 16-play drive that absorbed just under eight minutes of the first quarter and culminated in a field goal which opened the scoring, but Williams went on to throw an interception on his second possession that eventually led to a Packers touchdown. Chicago's other two first-half possessions ended on downs, and his second pick late in the third quarter short-circuited a surefire scoring opportunity since it came at the Packers' two-yard line. However, Williams would come to life late, leading a trio of touchdown drives and capping off the latter two with scoring tosses of eight and 25 yards to Olamide Zaccheaus and DJ Moore, respectively. Williams also connected with Colston Loveland for a two-point conversion after the first TD, and by night's end, he'd set the franchise's new single-game playoff passing yardage record. Williams and his teammates will now gear up for a divisional-round matchup next weekend against the winner of Sunday's 49ers-Eagles clash. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore Ready for Saturday
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:42 PM
Moore (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers.
Analysis: Moore followed up Tuesday's limited walkthrough and Wednesday's capped practice with a full session Thursday, thereby clearing him to play through a knee issue. Fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) appears poised for his first game action since Week 13 after avoiding a designation on Thursday's injury report. As such, the Bears will have all options in the receiving corps available in Round 1 of the playoffs. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Clear for wild-card round
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 1:34 PM
Odunze (foot) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers.
Analysis: Odunze previously was deemed active for a Week 15 matchup with the Browns, but a late setback with his lingering foot injury spurred the Bears to rule him out not long before kickoff. To cap the regular season, he ended up missing five consecutive contests due to what has been termed a stress fracture in his foot. With a full practice under his belt Thursday, Odunze is in the clear to suit up Saturday, but how many snaps he'll be able to handle remains to be seen. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore Stays limited Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 2:35 PM
Moore (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Moore ended the regular season with back-to-back one-catch efforts and now is dealing with a knee injury that capped his reps at Tuesday's walkthrough and new Wednesday's session. He may need to operate without restrictions Thursday in order to head into the weekend without a designation for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Limited again Wednesday
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 2:30 PM
Odunze (foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Analysis: Odunze now has been limited on three consecutive injury reports going back to last week, meaning he now has only more chance to practice in full ahead of Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers. He's seeking his first game action since Week 13 and appears destined to enter the weekend with a designation if he isn't able to practice without restrictions Thursday. |
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Devin Duvernay Devin Duvernay No offensive involvement
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:21 AM
Duvernay was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Duvernay played all 17 games and finished the season with two receptions on five targets for 26 yards. He has totaled 17 catches over the past three seasons and operated almost exclusively as a return specialist, leaving minimal offensive fantasy value. He is set to hit free agency. |
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Travis Homer Travis Homer Not used on offense
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:19 AM
Homer did not record an offensive statistic in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Homer finished the season appearing in 10 games and recorded one rushing attempt for minus-two yards, with no receptions. He totaled just seven offensive touches across three seasons with the Bears while contributing primarily on special teams, offering no fantasy relevance. He is set to hit free agency. |
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Durham Smythe Durham Smythe Not targeted in finale
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:18 AM
Smythe was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Smythe finished the season playing all 17 games and caught four passes for 25 yards on six targets. He has totaled 13 receptions over the last two seasons while serving primarily as a blocking tight end, limiting his fantasy relevance to deep leagues. He is set to hit free agency. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore Limited Tuesday with knee issue
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 5:01 PM
Moore was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: The knee issue is a new concern for Moore, whose most recent appearance on a Bears injury report came back in Week 17, when he was battling an illness. After putting in a limited session Tuesday, Moore will have two more chances to potentially upgrade his practice activity and clear up any concern about his availability for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers. Moore suited up for all 17 of the Bears' games during the regular season, accounting for seven total touchdowns (six receiving, one rushing) while producing 682 yards on 50 catches and 79 yards on 15 rushing attempts. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Limited in walkthrough practice
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Odunze (foot) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Odunze missed the final five games of the regular season due to a stress fracture in his foot, an injury he first suffered in Week 13 and then aggravated while warming up in Week 15. The second-year wideout took a step forward by practicing in a limited fashion last Friday, and he continued to maintain that level of activity while the Bears kicked off prep this week in advance of Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers. Odunze may need to upgrade to full participation by Thursday's practice to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend, but quarterback Caleb Williams suggested to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times earlier Tuesday that he's counting on the young receiver to suit up Saturday. |
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Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Low-volume role continues
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:27 AM
Kmet caught two of three targets for 16 yards in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Kmet finished the regular season with 30 receptions (on 48 targets) for 347 yards and two touchdowns while catching two or fewer passes in all but three games. He was held under 20 receiving yards nine times and frequently operated as a blocker in two-tight-end sets alongside rookie first-round pick Colston Loveland. Kmet is signed with Chicago through 2027 but projects as a low-ceiling fantasy option if his usage remains unchanged. |
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Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Minimal involvement late
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:27 AM
Zaccheaus was not targeted in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Zaccheaus played only six snaps and closed the season with 39 receptions (on 65 targets) for 313 yards and two touchdowns. He opened the year as the primary slot receiver but failed to record more than two catches in any of his final seven games as Luther Burden's role increased. Zaccheaus is set to hit free agency and profiles as a depth receiver entering 2026. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Sidelined again with foot injury
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:25 AM
Odunze was inactive in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Odunze missed the final five games of the season with a foot injury after finishing his second year with 44 receptions (on 90 targets) for 661 yards and six touchdowns. He posted four games with at least 62 receiving yards through the first half of the season before averaging 36 yards over his final five appearances. He just completed the second year of his rookie contract and remains positioned as a long-term building block if the passing volume expands in 2026. The team is hoping to get Odunze back for the wild-card game against the Packers on Saturday. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Quiet finish to regular season
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 9:31 PM
Swift rushed 10 times for 40 yards and brought in one of two targets for eight yards in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Swift saw his rushing opportunities capped due to game script, as the Bears entered the fourth quarter trailing 16-0. The veteran back was reasonably effective when he did touch the ball, and he outpaced backfield mate Kyle Monangai by four carries and 26 rushing yards. Swift finished his second season in Chicago with a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns at 4.8 yards per carry, complementing those figures with a 34-299-1 receiving line on 48 targets across 16 games. Swift is expected to continue working in a relatively close timeshare with Monangai during the upcoming postseason, beginning with next week's home matchup against the Packers in the wild-card round. |
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DJ Moore DJ Moore One snag in defeat
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 8:52 PM
Moore caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: Moore was nearly blanked in Week 18, securing his only pass for 11 yards in the second quarter. The 28-year-old had another chance to serve as the team's No. 1 wideout with Rome Odunze (foot) sidelined, but he recorded his second straight one-catch performance. Moore has now finished the regular season having caught 50 of 85 targets for 682 yards and six scores while adding 79 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries over 17 contests. The wide receiver will now look to get back on track in the wild-card round next weekend against the Packers. |
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Luther Burden Luther Burden Three catches in loss
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 8:42 PM
Burden caught three of four targets for 35 yards and rushed once for 10 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: Burden went without a catch in the first half before reeling in three passes after the break. The wide receiver was unable to build off of his recent momentum, recording his fewest catches since Week 12 and his lowest yardage total in four weeks. Burden will finish his rookie campaign having caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns while also turning six carries into 37 yards over 15 regular-season contests, and he'll now make his postseason debut in the wild-card round against the Packers next weekend. |
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