Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Tyler Scott are both healthy scratches for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. This news offers some insight into the Bears' offensive pecking order this year, with Johnson's absence being particularly interesting. He was a fourth-round pick in 2023 and made a solid impression as a rookie last year, but the Bears will opt for Travis Homer as their third-string running back behind starter D'Andre Swift and backup Khalil Herbert. Scott's absence is less of a surprise but still noteworthy considering he played 17 games in 2023 and is coming off a solid preseason. Regardless of Scott's availability, DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze are locked in as the Bears' top three receivers.
Tyler Scott Leads Bears In Receiving Thursday Night
Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott caught six passes for 99 yards in the team's 34-21 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He also rushed once for 17 yards to place the Bears in the red zone for an eventual touchdown. With several wide receivers resting and others injured, Scott played well into the second half. He still has the inside track to be fourth on the wide receiver depth chart behind DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and rookie first-round pick Rome Odunze. The 2023 fourth-round pick caught 17 passes for 168 yards in his rookie season.
Chicago Bears wide receivers Velus Jones Jr. (illness) and Tyler Scott (hamstring) are officially active for Week 14 versus the Detroit Lions. They had been listed as questionable. Jones has been disappointing in his second pro season, amassing just three catches for nine yards. Meanwhile, Scott has 10 catches for 81 yards. Neither player belongs on the fantasy radar this Sunday.
Chicago Bears speedy rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott is impressing the team's coaching staff at training camp while looking natural tracking down deep passes from quarterbacks Justin Fields and P.J. Walker. "The way he's learning the offense and the way he takes the concepts, he learns at a fast rate, which really helps him," head coach Matt Eberflus said. The 21-year-old played mostly outside in college at Cincinnati, but the Bears are moving him all around. While this would be overwhelming for most, Scott has looked far from overwhelmed at camp. The fourth-rounder should also factor into the team's return game on special teams while providing a speedy deep threat down the field on offense. For now, Scott is just one to watch in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Tyler Scott Should Be Deep Option For Justin Fields
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott, who was drafted in the fourth round (133rd overall) this year, should primarily be a deep option for quarterback Justin Fields when he plays in 2023. DJ Moore is the team's clear No. 1 receiver, but they also have Chase Claypool, Darnell Mooney, Equanimeous St. Brown and Dante Pettis in the fold at the position. It's the deepest their receiver room has been in years, which means it will be hard for Scott to see valuable playing time in his first NFL season. But the Bears are counting on Scott's speed becoming a part of the offense while also being featured on special teams as a gunner. The 21-year-old's athletic profile increases his long-term ceiling, and Moore is the only wideout on the roster that the team is invested in long term.
Bears Add Receiver Help In Cincinnati's Tyler Scott
The Chicago Bears drafted University of Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Scott with the 133rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Chicago added DJ Moore in the trade package for the Carolina Panthers to move up to the No. 1 overall pick, but the rest of the wideout room consists of Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool, and Velus Jones Jr. That said, Scott will have a chance to earn play time and targets in his rookie season. Chicago will likely be one of the NFL's most run-heavy offenses, though, so don't expect him to be a very fantasy-relevant asset in 2023.
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