Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery returned to practice at a limited capacity, according to ESPN's Jeff Dickerson.
Alshon Jeffery practices Wednesday, fantasy status takes positive turn
After two straight wins and a possible Jeffery return, things are looking up for the Chicago Bears after a dismal start to the season. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Jeffery hasn’t taken the field since Week 1 due to a hamstring injury, which has nagged him throughout the summer and into the regular season. The fact that Jeffery took the practice field so early in the week bodes well for his long-awaited return, but it’s not yet known to what capacity he would be in the game plan if he plays.
Fantasy impact: Jeffery’s owners have been waiting for this for a while, but it’s worth mention that Jeffery has practiced early in weeks before, but experienced setbacks. For now, owners will have to monitor progress throughout the week and hope that their potential WR1 returns to form.
If Jeffery takes the field at his usual capacity, he has a juicy matchup at hand vs. the Detroit Lions. This would instantly put him in the WR1 conversation, but whether Jeffery plays at his normal workload remains a big "if," and fantasy owners have to approach this situation with caution.
