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Luther Burden Luther Burden Limited in return to practice
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 2:25 PM
Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.
Analysis: This marks Burden's first official on-field work since he suffered an ankle injury Week 15 against the Browns. He may need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, but he appears to be a better bet to return to action Week 17 than fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot), who remained sidelined at practice Wednesday. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Remains sidelined at practice
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 2:19 PM
Odunze (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Odunze hasn't been able to practice in any capacity since Dec. 12 as he tends to a stress fracture in his foot. He's missed the last three games as a result and appears in danger of stretching it to four absences, unless he's able to mix into drills Thursday and/or Friday. Fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, so the Bears may get back at least one of their key pass catchers for Sunday's contest at San Francisco. |
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Luther Burden Luther Burden Yet to resume practicing
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:32 PM
Burden (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field Tuesday during the Bears' unofficial practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Burden was listed as a non-participant on all three of the Bears' practice reports in Week 16 before sitting out Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. Rome Odunze (foot) was also sidelined for a third straight game, and with neither wideout logging any activity in an unofficial session Tuesday, both could be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game at San Francisco. If Burden and Odunze are both held out again in Week 17, DJ Moore would have a clearer path to added volume in the passing game after he contributed a 5-97-1 receiving line on seven targets in the win over Green Bay. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Not practicing Tuesday
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 2:25 PM
Odunze (foot) isn't participating in Tuesday's unofficial practice session, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Bears won't have to submit their next injury report until Wednesday, but if his lack of activity Tuesday is any indication, Odunze looks poised to remain a non-participant in practice to begin Week 17 prep. Earlier Tuesday, head coach Ben Johnson told Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com that Odunze is in a "good spot" in his recovery and remains on track to play again this season, but the wideout doesn't look to be pushing for a return for this Sunday's game in San Francisco. Odunze hasn't taken the field for any of the Bears' last three games due to a stress fracture in his foot, which he aggravated again while warming up prior to a Week 15 game against the Browns. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Expected to play again this season
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 12:21 PM
Coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday that Odunze (foot) is "right on track" in his recovery and is fully expected to play again this season, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: "He's right on track. He's in a good spot," Johnson said of Odunze. "He's going to be able to help us this year." Odunze hasn't played since Week 13 due to a stress fracture in his foot and appeared to suffer a setback ahead of the Bears' Week 15 win over the Browns when he was announced as active but ruled out minutes before kickoff. The 11-4 Bears have already clinched a playoff spot but still have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC. It's unclear if Chicago will push Odunze over the final two weeks of the regular season or let him rest his foot until the postseason. |
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Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Low-volume usage persists
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 7:22 AM
Kmet caught two passes for 14 yards on three targets in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: Kmet has caught exactly two passes in four straight contests, continuing to operate as the secondary tight end behind Colston Loveland. This marked his first game under 28 receiving yards during that stretch, but the low number of receptions limits his fantasy upside, keeping him confined to deep-league fantasy consideration. |
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Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Extensive playing time in victory
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 7:18 AM
Zaccheaus caught two of five targets for 33 yards in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: Zaccheaus played 86 percent of the snaps with Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) sidelined, and he placed second on the team behind DJ Moore in targets. He had seven or fewer receiving yards in five of his previous six contests, but if teammates remain out with injuries, Zaccheaus could be productive down the stretch. |
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Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Totals 93 yards
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:22 PM
Monangai rushed the ball nine times for 50 yards in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. He added three receptions on four targets for 43 yards.
Analysis: Monangai was modestly out-touched by D'Andre Swift, but the rookie was the more productive in Saturday's comeback win. Monangai delivered a few particularly impactful plays, highlighted by a 34-yard catch and run on a screen pass to set up a field goal for the Bears. His longest rushes went for 13 and 11 yards, the latter of which converted a third down and set up Caleb Williams' game-winning throw. Monangai has double-digit touches in six consecutive games while splitting the backfield with Swift, and he's reached 90 yards from scrimmage twice in that span. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Quiet showing in OT win
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:11 PM
Swift rushed the ball 13 times for 58 yards in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. He added two receptions on two targets for 12 yards.
Analysis: Swift maintained a modest edge as the Bears' lead back, totaling 15 touches to 12 for Kyle Monangai. His longest gain from scrimmage went only nine yards, though he still managed a relatively efficient performance in a tough matchup. The Bears were forced into an atypically pass-heavy offensive approach, which led to modest individual numbers in the rushing game and Swift's lowest yardage output since Week 12. |
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Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Leads improbable comeback
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:03 PM
Williams completed 19 of 34 passes for 250 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. He added three rushes for 30 yards.
Analysis: This game followed a similar script to the first contest between the Packers and Bears, though Williams completed the improbable comeback this time around. He attempted only nine passes in a disjointed first half, but he led touchdown drives on consecutive possessions to end the game, which Williams concluded with passing scores of six and 46 yards. He was able to hit on big plays throughout the contest, as his five completions of at least 20 yards matched his season high and led to his highest yardage total as a passer since Week 9. Williams has also recorded multiple touchdowns through the air in four of his last five games after doing so only three times in his first 10 contests. |
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Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Suiting up in Week 16
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
Kmet (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Kmet opened Week 16 prep with a limited walkthrough Tuesday and limited practice Wednesday due to ankle and knee injuries before progressing to all activity Thursday. He told Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network after the latter session that he intended to play Saturday, which now will come to pass. Despite handling between 63 and 79 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last six contests, Kmet has put together just a 14-159-1 line on 18 targets, while rookie TE Colston Loveland has earned similar snap shares but compiled a 22-264-2 line on 29 targets during that stretch. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Active Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 5:58 PM
Swift (groin) is listed as active Sunday against the Packers.
Analysis: Swift made an appearance on the Bears' injury report midweek due to a groin issue that limited him Wednesday and Thursday, leaving him questionable for Week 16 action. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported earlier Saturday that Swift was expected to play this weekend, which now has been confirmed. In a Week 14 loss at Green Bay, Swift earned 58 percent of the offensive snaps en route to 16 touches for 82 yards from scrimmage, while rookie RB Kyle Monangai took 14 carries for 57 yards on a 41 percent snap share. Both backs figure to be involved with first place in the NFC North on the line. |
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Maurice Alexander Maurice Alexander Elevated to face Packers
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 3:13 PM
The Bears have elevated Alexander from the practice squad to the active roster for Saturday's game against Green Bay.
Analysis: Alexander will get a chance to make his regular-season debut for Chicago due to both Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) being sidelined Saturday. Expect Alexander to handle a reserve role on offense while potentially also contributing on special teams. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Expected to play Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 10:01 AM
Swift (groin) is expected to play against the Packers on Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Swift drew the questionable tag for Saturday's NFC North tilt due to a groin injury that limited his practice participation during Week 16 prep. It appears the veteran running back is on track to be available, but his status may not be officially known until the Bears announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. It's not clear what Swift's workload will look like, but rookie Kyle Monangai would be in line for more offensive snaps if the former's workload is limited to reduce the risk of injury aggravation. Swift sits at 935 rushing yards through 13 regular-season games, and he has three more games to reach the 1,000-yard threshold for the second time in his six-year NFL career. |
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Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Expanded role on tap
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:44 PM
Zaccheaus is in line to join DJ Moore as one of Chicago's clear top two wide receivers during Saturday's game against the Packers, with Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden (ankle) both ruled out, Thomas Carelli of SI reports.
Analysis: Zaccheaus played 82 percent of offensive snaps during Chicago's blowout win over the Browns in Week 15, a contest that saw Odunze ruled out as a late scratch and Burden leave mid-game due to injury. While Zaccheaus couldn't translate his opportunities versus Cleveland into production, failing to haul in any of his three targets, that can be partially attributed to the dominant nature of the Bears' 31-3 victory. In what figures to be a competitive divisional matchup against Green Bay, Zaccheaus should offer a modest fantasy floor, especially in PPR formats. |
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D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Status in question for Saturday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 1:44 PM
Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Packers.
Analysis: Swift showed up on the Bears' Week 16 practice report Wednesday as limited due to a groin injury and maintained that activity level one day later. His status now won't be confirmed until about 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but if Swift is inhibited or even sidelined, Kyle Monangai would be poised for a larger workload out of Chicago's backfield. |
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Luther Burden Luther Burden Out for Week 16
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 1:40 PM
Burden (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Packers.
Analysis: Since injuring his ankle during this past Sunday's win against the Browns, Burden wasn't able to practice in any capacity and now will miss his second contest of the campaign. He'll be joining Rome Odunze (foot) on the sidelined Saturday, while Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay will take on expanded roles alongside DJ Moore. Burden's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 28 in San Francisco. |
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Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Questonable for Week 16
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 1:35 PM
Kmet (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Kmet was limited during Tuesday's walk-through practice and during Wednesday's session, but after logging a full practice Thursday, he said afterward that he plans to play Saturday, per Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network. That said, official word on Kmet's status may not arrive until the Bears release their inactive list roughly 90 minutes before Saturday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If he suits up against Green Bay, Kmet will contribute at tight end alongside rookie Colston Loveland. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Not playing Saturday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 1:35 PM
Odunze (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Both Odunze and fellow WR Luther Burden (ankle) won't be available for Week 16 action after not practicing in any capacity this week. Odunze himself had been playing through a stress fracture in his foot for a good portion of the season before logging what now will be a third straight absence. His next chance to suit up is Sunday, Dec. 28 at San Francisco. His absence versus Green Bay, along with that of Burden, should lead to Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay seeing added WR snaps alongside DJ Moore. |
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Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Not expected to play Saturday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 9:17 AM
Odunze (foot) is not expected to suit up for Saturday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Odunze was initially listed as active for Chicago's win over the Browns, but he aggravated the stress fracture in his foot during pregame warmups and was made a late scratch. The 2024 first-round pick has not practiced since, and head coach Ben Johnson said Monday that "all options are on the table" for Odunze's recovery, including resting him ahead of the playoffs. With Luther Burden (ankle) also looking uncertain for Saturday's divisional matchup, Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay could be tasked with handling starting roles in three-wide sets behind DJ Moore. |
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