Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett was seen practicing with the team on Monday, according to ESPN's Jeff Dickerson.
Martellus Bennett practices Monday, fantasy value climbing for Week 13
The Bears’ starting tight end was seen during an open portion of practice on Monday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Bears don’t officially practice until Wednesday, but had an informal session after getting extra days of rest from playing on Thanksgiving night. Though no injury information is officially released until the week’s first practice session, it is encouraging that Bennett is engaging in football activities so early in the week after being sidelined in Week 12 with a rib injury.
Fantasy impact: Zach Miller has filled in for Bennett just fine, although he does not possess the athletic upside that Bennett's freakish 6'6, 270-pound frame provides. With Eddie Royal nursing a knee injury, the Bears are in need of a complement for Alshon Jeffery, which is something a healthy Bennett is capable of providing.
Fantasy owners will have to monitor official practice reports when they surface on Wednesday, but if Bennett suits up for Sunday, he is back in TE1 territory against the San Francisco 49ers.
