Jaylon Johnson Fantasy

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (quad) and wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) are inactive for Week 3 against the Houston Texans. Johnson, who was listed as questionable, has amassed four tackles and one forced fumble through two games this season. He is an integral part of the Bears' secondary, so his absence bodes quite well for the Houston passing game this week. Meanwhile, Jones will miss his third consecutive game. He had been listed as doubtful and has yet to make his NFL debut.

Sep. 25th • 12:40 PM

Chicago Bears defensive backs Jaylon Johnson and Tashaun Gipson Sr. were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. As a result, they are both out ahead of the Monday Night Football matchup against NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings. With the team dealing with numerous injuries on the defensive end, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, and possibly Adam Thielen (ankle) may all benefit. While Jefferson and Thielen are nearly always must-start candidates, fantasy managers may want to consider utilizing Cousins as their Week 15 signal-caller.

Dec. 19th • 6:40 PM

The Chicago Bears placed defensive backs Jaylon Johnson and Tashaun Gipson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday. The Bears will be short-handed on Monday against a potent Vikings passing attack, even if receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) misses a second straight game with a high ankle sprain. It's an upgrade for the likes of quarterback Kirk Cousins and receivers Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn, with Thielen on the wrong side of questionable to suit up. The Bears defense/special teams, which enters the week ranked 15th in terms of overall fantasy points on the season, isn't one to put into your starting lineups in Week 15.

Dec. 19th • 4:20 PM