Randall Cobb is trying to rebound from a disappointing 2016 season, but the injury bug is hitting him once again. After starting off 2017 hot with 15 catches and 145 yards in the first two games, Cobb suffered a chest injury that forced him to miss the Green Bay Packers’ Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Bears vs. Packers TNF: Randall Cobb
Cobb is expected to be back in the lineup after missing Week 3. We break down the fantasy implications.
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With the Packers playing the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in Week 4, Cobb only has a short week to try getting ready for the game. He was listed as a limited practice participant early in the week before getting upgraded to “full” on Tuesday, suggesting that Cobb will be on track to play this week.
Fantasy impact: Aaron Rodgers’ weapons are slowly getting healthy again, with Jordy Nelson coming back last week and Cobb set to return on Thursday. Still, Cobb will likely be less than 100 percent, and that’s hurt his production in the past, so fantasy owners need to be cautious. The Bears have an underrated defense that’s giving up the 14th-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers this season.
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