The Chicago Bears are expected to deactivate wide receiver Alshon Jeffery in Week 2 when they face the Arizona Cardinals. Jeffery was not on the injury report at the start of practice this week, but he suffered a setback heading into Friday and was listed as a DNP on the final day due to a hamstring injury. He was listed as questionable, but NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport is hearing that he will not play. The hope is he will be 100 percent for Week 3.
Alshon Jeffery ruled out vs. Cardinals, fantasy owners adjust accordingly
The Chicago Bears are expected to be without their top wide receiver on Sunday. Ian Rapoport is reporting he will be out after suffering a setback to his hamstring on Friday.
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Jeffery’s expected absence means the Bears will roll out Eddie Royal and Marquess Wilson as Jay Cutler’s top two wide receivers. Josh Bellamy and Marc Mariani will serve as backups.
Fantasy impact: This is a big impact for Jay Cutler’s fantasy potential, though it does bode well for tight end Martellus Bennett and running back Matt Forte. A week ago, Bennett and Forte each matched Jeffery’s total of five receptions. They will likely be the focus of the Bears passing attack, while Royal and Wilson hold little value against a solid Cardinals defense.
