Jakeem Grant Sr. Fantasy

Chicago Bears wide receivers Jakeem Grant Sr. (concussion) and Marquise Goodwin (illness) were both full participants in Friday's practice and are set to play in Week 17. Having both receivers back on the field will add plenty of speed to a struggling Bears offense but provide very little from a fantasy perspective. Grant Sr. specifically has been able to flash occasionally with increased opportunities on offense but neither are worthy of consideration for the final fantasy week of the season.

Dec. 31st • 4:36 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (head) appears to have cleared the league's concussion protocol and was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Grant missed last week's game after suffering a concussion in Week 15, and as long as he avoids setbacks later in the week, he looks to be on track to return in Week 17 against the New York Giants. The 29-year-old is more useful to the Bears as a kick returner on special teams, but he's been useful as a speedy gadget player on offense as well in recent games. But with both Allen Robinson II and Marquise Goodwin back from COVID and injuries, Grant has an even tougher path for touches in this low-upside Bears offense.

Dec. 29th • 6:18 PM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (concussion) has been ruled out with a concussion, while receiver Marquise Goodwin (foot) is questionable to play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. Grant suffered his concussion in the Monday night loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but the seldom-used gadget player on offense had scored touchdowns the two previous weeks. His absence will mostly be felt on special teams in the return game. Goodwin hasn't played since Thanksgiving, but he put in full practices the last two days, so he has a real shot at returning. If the 31-year-old doesn't have his snaps limited, he could serve as the No. 2 behind Darnell Mooney if Allen Robinson II remains on the COVID-19 list. But with Nick Foles getting the start at quarterback on Sunday, Goodwin should be avoided everywhere if he returns to the field.

Dec. 24th • 5:45 PM