Alshon Jeffery will finally be returning to the field in Week 6 after four weeks of being sidelined due to hamstring and calf injuries. Earlier Sunday morning, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport took to social media to report that Jeffery was expected to play. He avoided the team's inactives report later Sunday morning. Jeffery's return is huge for the Chicago Bears, who will take on their division rivals, the Detroit Lions. Tight end Martellus Bennett is also active, which bodes well for quarterback Jay Cutler and the rest of the Bears offense.
Alshon Jeffery injury update: Bears WR active, fantasy owners rejoice
Alshon Jeffery will finally return to the field on Sunday. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Jeffery will be facing a Lions defense that has been among the top 10 in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.The Bears have been thin on downfield weapons for the majority of the season. The Bears’ matchup in Week 6 is as good as any if they want to get Jeffery into a rhythm before the team’s bye week. Fantasy owners can plug Jeffery into their lineups as a low-end WR1 with plenty of upside to offer.
