Chicago Bears wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery are both active for Monday night's game against the New York Jets.
Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery both active for fantasy owners on Monday night
There was no doubt about the status of Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery this week -- both guys are active for Monday night. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Both players are dealing with injuries and were limited in practice, but neither was expected to miss this game despite being listed as questionable. Marshall has an ankle injury and Jeffery is recovering from a hamstring ailment. They were game-time decisions in Week 2 but ended up playing against the San Francisco 49ers. Marshall went off for three touchdowns, while Jeffery was held to 47 yards on three catches.
Jeffery has eight catches for 118 yards through two games, with Marshall having 13 receptions for 119 yards and four touchdowns.
Fantasy impact: With both guys closer to health than they were last week, they are obvious must-starts in all fantasy formats. Marshall is once again locked in as Jay Cutler’s top target, while Jeffery has a good chance to find the end zone for the first time this year against New York’s paper-thin secondary. Either guy has WR1 upside in this plus matchup.
