The Chicago Bears finish off their AFC East marathon this week. Which Bears players will carry the load for your Fantasy team against the Bills? I’m your Bears Fantasy Expert.
The Chicago Bears head to Buffalo to take on the lowly Bills, and you need a big Fantasy Football win. Here is who I like, and don’t like this week in you lineups.
Start
Mitchell Trubisky: four strong weeks in a row for Trubisky, and he isn’t going to slow down this week. He is the 7th ranked QB in the standard ESPN Fantasy Football rankings. Missing Allen Robinson didn’t slow him down last week, connecting with Tarik Cohen on a 70 yard bomb. But Trubisky also spread the ball to 5 other receivers as well. The Bills will try to pressure him, so expect some nice rushing numbers again. Keep starting him while he is HOT! Definitely a QB1.
Defense/Special teams: They got their groove back against the bad Jets offense. Well the Bills are worse… Even if Khalil Mack doesn’t play expect this unit to create turnovers, Nathan Peterman is starting. Nuff said.
Tarik Cohen: Two straight games catching a TD pass. Cohen has made his way all the way up to 12th on ESPN fantasy RB rankings. Obviously if you are not in a PPR league don’t touch him. He has been electric and continues to put up numbers catching the football. Look for the Bears to use his speed to create mismatches against the Bills LB’s. Definitely a RB2 or Flex start in PPR leagues ONLY.
Sit
We don’t know what Allen Robinson’s status will be until game day. I would sit Robinson until he practices a whole week and proves he is healthy. Robinson when healthy is a must start because of his talent and red zone effectiveness. Its too late in your fantasy season to risk putting him in your lineup even IF (big if…) he plays this week. There are a tone of good receivers to trade for/pickup who can help your team this week. Be patient, he will be healthy and making big plays soon.
Play’em at your own Risk
Anthony Miller: Miller seems to be almost 100% healthy, and playing like it. He has 14 receptions….three of them are TD’s. Six teams are on the bye week, if you’re looking for a boom or bust play for your flex spot go for it! But if you need a solid 10 points and thats it, he may not be worth the risk. Definitely a PPR Flex option.
Trey Burton: The roller coaster ride for Burton continues. He has only been over 100 yards recieving 1 time this year. But he still leads the team in TD receptions with 4, also he is 4th on the team in targets. He shouldn’t have a goose egg game, but the boom potential is low. Definitely a PPR TE1 in deeper leagues.
A must win game for the Bears to compete for a playoff spot. Trust the Defense to play big! Any other fantasy questions hit me up on Twitter @MarkHespen.