D.J. Moore Fantasy Football News | Shark Bites

The forecast for today's Saints-Bears game calls for winds of 15 mph with gusts around 30. That's enough to impact the passing and kicking games. We've made some projection docks to both passing games, although guys like QB Caleb Williams and WRs Rome Odunze and Chris Olave can remain in fantasy lineups. Avoid both kickers in this game. The over/under in this one has dropped from 46.5 to 44.5.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (hip, groin) is off the final Week 7 injury report. He was hospitalized after Monday night’s win over the Commanders and didn’t practice on Wednesday. But Moore returned to a limited practice on Thursday and was a full participant on Friday. It all suggests that he’ll be ready for his usual role vs. the Saints this weekend. Moore, of course, has been a fantasy disappointment so far this season, averaging just 9.8 PPR points per game.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (hip, groin) got back on the field for a limited practice on Thursday. It's an encouraging turn after he was hospitalized following Monday night's win over the Commanders. Moore's availability for this weekend's game vs. the Saints remains uncertain, but it at least seems like he's not looking at an extended absence. We'll update Moore's status again on Friday.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (hip, groin) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Ben Johnson labeled him "day-to-day" yesterday, but we don't have any other details on Moore's injuries. He doesn't seem like a particularly good bet to play vs. the Saints this weekend, but we'll keep you updated on his status. Moore's absence would likely mean a big boost in snaps for rookie WR Luther Burden.

Bears HC Ben Johnson said WR D.J. Moore is "day-to-day" with a groin injury. He was hospitalized after Monday night's win over the Commanders, and we still don't have any further details on the injury. “I think we got some good news in that regard," Johnson said. "I think he’ll be day-to-day going forward. It was a groin deal that he was dealing with, but I think we’re going to be ok.” We'll look for more updates on Moore and watch his practice participation this week. It at least sounds like he has a chance to play vs. the Saints on Sunday.

WR Luther Burden led the Bears with 4 receptions in Monday night's win over the Commanders. He caught all four of his targets for 51 yards, led by a 37-yard deep ball. WR Olamide Zaccheaus led the team with six targets in a contest that found QB Caleb Williams spreading around his 29 pass attempts. Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore tied for second with five targets. Two other Bears followed Burden with three targets apiece. Despite the reception lead, however, the rookie saw no role growth coming out of the bye.

Bears WR D.J. Moore left the stadium in an ambulance after Monday night's win over the Commanders and spent the night in a local hospital instead of on the team flight home. The Bears have so far only called it "precautionary medical attention." HC Ben Johnson is expected to give an update on the situation today.

Bears WR Rome Odunze racked up a 7-128-2 receiving line in Sunday's loss to the Lions. His 11 targets beat his nearest teammate by five. Odunze also accounted for 54.7% of the team's receiving yards and caught the only two TD passes. D.J. Moore ranked second on team in targets (6), receptions (5), and receiving yards (46). Olamide Zaccheaus finished second with five targets but managed just 2 catches. D'Andre Swift was the only other Bear to reach 3 receptions.

During Friday’s joint practice with the Buffalo Bills, rookie WR Luther Burden III ran with the Bears second-team offense, according to Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports.

D.J. Moore logged a career-high 14 carries last season, and it looks like new HC Ben Johnson wants to continue that type of usage. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Moore has spent some time in the backfield in practice this week "as Johnson looks for as many ways as possible to utilize his agility and speed."

Bears WR Luther Burden III hasn’t practiced since rookie minicamp in early May due to a soft tissue injury. However, HC Ben Johnson said this week that Burden's on track to suit up for the start of training camp.

Bears HC Ben Johnson sounded very excited about rookie WR Luther Burden in the team's post-draft press conference. "Stud," Johnson said of Burden. "He’s a playmaker waiting to happen. ... For 6 foot and 200+ pounds, it’s rare to see someone with his movement skills. He can stop on a dime and accelerate just like that. Give him a little bit of space, and he can make big things happen. A dangerous player and weapon. ... I see big things in his future."

Bears reporter Chris Emma believes “it’s reasonable to believe” that TE Cole Kmet “can be a dynamic threat” with new HC Ben Johnson. Emma predicts Kmet will set statistical career highs in 2025.

The Bears are finalizing a deal to make Ben Johnson their new HC, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Johnson has been one of the hottest names in coaching circles for a couple of years now. He's helped the Lions to three straight top-5 finishes in both points and total yards. Detroit ranked seventh in offensive DVOA in 2022, fifth in 2023, and third this past year. Johnson had plenty of talent work with on those Lions teams but maximized that talent with creative and effective play calling. This will be his first go as a HC.

Bears QB Caleb Williams completed 21 of 29 passes for 148 yards and 1 TD in Sunday's win over Green Bay. Williams led the team to his second fourth-quarter comeback of the season.

Bears WR Rome Odunze found the end zone twice in the second half catching four of five tagrtes for 42 yards. The entire Bears’ offense struggled with much of their scoring coming in a catch up attempt in the second half.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (quad) is active for today’s game vs. the 49ers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday, but we’ve heard nothing about his role being limited today. Moore is fine to get into fantasy lineups if you were waiting on him.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (quad) is expected to play vs. the 49ers today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Moore only got in a limited practice on Friday and was listed as questionable, so it's safe to assume he'll be operating at less than 100%. We'll look for further updates about his expected role today. See where Moore lands in the Week 14 WR Rankings.

Bears WR D.J. Moore (quad) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the 49ers. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. We’ll look for more info on Moore but won’t get Chicago’s inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday. WR Keenan Allen (ankle) is off the final injury report after getting in full practices on Thursday and Friday.

Bears WR Keenan Allen (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday. He'll be ready to roll for this weekend's game vs. the 49ers. WR D.J. Moore (quad) missed practice again, though, leaving his Week 14 status up in the air. We'll see if Moore gets on the field tomorrow. His absence would boost the fantasy outlooks on both Allen and WR Rome Odunze.