Chicago Bears Depth Chart
- NFC North
- Stadium
- Soldier Field
- Head Coach
- Matt Eberflus
- Offensive Coordinator
- Luke Getsy
- Defensive Coordinator
- Alan Williams
- Special Teams Coach
- Richard Hightower
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (ankle, knee) was unable to suit up for Thursday's practice. The organization is calling Montgomery day-to-day, but he's missed back-to-back practices. There seems to be a good chance of Khalil Herbert getting the start in Week 4. He rushed for 157 yards and two scores on 20 carries last week. Herbert would be in the RB2 discussion, assuming he starts against the New York Giants in Week 4.
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (ankle, knee) did not practice with the team on Wednesday after sustaining an injury early in Week 3. Head coach Matt Eberflus referred to Montgomery's status as "day-to-day", and his availability for Week 4 seems to be highly questionable. Khalil Herbert went off for 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Montgomery's absence last week and would likely see a large workload if he is sidelined on Sunday. The Bears have an enticing matchup against the New York Giants, so fantasy managers should pay close attention to practice reports throughout the week as either back would project as a solid RB2.
The Chicago Bears are going to need to lean on their running game while they work through issues with their passing attack, so running back Khalil Herbert will have ample opportunity for a consistent workload no matter how much time David Montgomery (ankle, knee) may miss. When Montgomery was injured in 2021, Herbert averaged 19.5 carries and over 70 rushing yards per game from Weeks 5-8. And when Montgomery was injured in the Week 3 win over the Houston Texans, Herbert ran all over Houston for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. He leads all RBs in rushing yards over expectation per attempt, according to Next Gen Stats. Even though we don't know yet if Montgomery will miss any time, Herbert is absolutely worth a waiver-wire pickup this week if you're in need of RB depth.
The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver Byron Pringle (calf) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed linebacker Joe Thomas off their practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Pringle suffered the injury in the Week 3 win over the Houston Texans, and he'll now have to miss at least the next four games. Through his first three games with the Bears, the 28-year-old caught just two of his three targets for 33 yards and no touchdowns. Darnell Mooney and Equanimeous St. Brown have been the team's top two wideouts, and Dante Pettis should step into the No. 3 role with Pringle injured. Rookie Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) has yet to make his NFL debut in 2022 due to a hamstring injury.
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (ankle, knee) is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. The 25-year-old had only three carries for 11 yards on Sunday against the Texans before doing down, opening the door for Khalil Herbert to receive 20 touches for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Fantasy managers should consider Montgomery as questionable moving toward the Week 4 matchup against the New York Giants. However, Montgomery was already fighting to remain ahead of Herbert on the depth chart, so he may cede work even if he's available.
