If it wasn't already evident that the Chicago Bears needed a boost in their offense, getting blanked by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday provided yet another example of why they do. Fortunately, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery should provide that as soon as Week 4.
Alshon Jeffery expected to return in Week 4 for Bears, fantasy owners
A new report indicates that Alshon Jeffery’s two-game absence will be the extent of his missed time due to a hamstring injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the No. 1 receiver is expected to return to the playing field on Sunday after dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out of action over the summer and limited him over the course of the young season. Jeffery suffered a setback before Week 2's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and hasn't seen the field since.
Fantasy impact: The drawback to this is that even though Jeffery will play, the extent that he will isn’t yet known. Having two weeks to rest should bode well, however every fantasy owner should be leery of his availability due to the lingering nature of hamstring injuries.
With Jimmy Clausen also at the helm in Chicago, Jeffery can't be considered anything more than a low-end WR2 despite having a great matchup with the Oakland Raiders on the horizon. Better days are ahead for Jeffery's owners, but they have to prepare for them not being quite here yet.
