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The start of the 2023 NFL season is less than ten days away, but for fantasy football, the start has been upon us for quite some time. Drafts have been getting underway for weeks, and if you haven’t drafted yet, you may want to figure that out, because the season is right around the corner. […]

With DJ Moore and Chase Claypool in the building, Darnell Mooney’s target share in the Chicago Bears offense could see a significant decrease. PFF’s Brad Spielberger speculates that Mooney could emerge as a surprising trade candidate for the Bears either before or during the 2023 season. Mooney was Justin Fields’ favorite option in 2022, getting […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for a super exciting season with higher expectations than they have had in quite some time. The expectations can get grander as Darnell Mooney seems to be approaching full strength for the Bears after offseason surgery to repair an ankle injury, reports Bears beat reporter Dan Wiederer. “I’ll reiterate that […]

There don’t appear to be any injury concerns regarding Darnell Mooney at the start of Chicago Bears training camp. Eight months after Darnell Mooney suffered a broken ankle that ended his 2022 season, the Bears’ receiver has been cleared to practice. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles told reporters on Tuesday that Mooney is cleared, though […]

Chicago Bears fans can get excited about the blossoming connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Darnell Mooney as these two Bears look to take their passing game to the next level. Fields and Mooney were seen Friday in Florida getting in some extra reps and routes ahead of the start of training camp, […]

The Chicago Bears haven’t done much winning over the last few seasons, earning just nine victories over the last two years. But as Darnell Mooney looks towards the upcoming campaign, he says many more wins in the Bears future. Mooney got a new WR running mate when Chicago traded for former Carolina Panthers stud DJ […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing for a big season with expectations much higher than they have been in recent memory. Darnell Mooney figures to be a big part of the highly-anticipated offense, and he recently gave a huge injury update ahead of Bears training camp, reports Around the NFL’s Kevin Patra. “I’m feeling good. I’m […]

The Chicago Bears are in the process of building a solid offense around Justin Fields. The young quarterback has a lot to prove but also needs more talent around him. The front office has done just that this offseason, starting to set the base for what could be a solid unit built around Fields’ dual-threat […]

The 2023 NFL Draft has concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the San Francisco 49ers want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the four best players that the San Francisco 49ers […]

Darnell Mooney had a mini-breakout campaign in 2021, recording 81 catches for 1,055 yards and four touchdowns for the Chicago Bears — but the wide receiver struggled along with his team in 2022, finishing with just 40 receptions for 493 yards. He fractured his ankle against the Jets in Week 12 and didn’t play again, […]

The Chicago Bears have stated that they will continue to make moves in the 2023 offseason. They still have a few gaps to fill so this makes sense. They can fill those gaps through the draft, but they should also consider the trade market. Here we’ll look at one perfect NFL trade the Chicago Bears […]

The Chicago Bears might have just lost an offensive weapon for the rest of the 2022 NFL season. It is feared that wide receiver Darnell Mooney has sustained a season-ending lower-body injury during Week 12’s game against the New York Jets on the road, according to a source of Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney left Sunday’s Week 12 game against the New York Jets in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Mooney was unable to put any weight on his left leg as he went to the locker room, according to The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. The wide receiver is doubtful to return, […]

The Chicago Bears saw their slump continue to extend after they fell short against the Atlanta Falcons, 27-24, on the road in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season. Now at 3-8, the Bears remain in last place in the NFC North and continue to get dragged through the mud. Here are the four Bears […]

It’s Week 11 in fantasy football season, and fantasy owners find themselves seeking replacements for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, and others who are on a bye. That brings us to the fantasy football Week 11 start ’em sit ’em wide receivers. Which players are worth playing this […]

The Chicago Bears Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders is going to sting. They had an opportunity to escape with a win in the last few seconds of the game, but Darnell Mooney bobbled the ball at the goal line, and ended up securing the catch just before crossing the plane. The Bears turned […]

The Chicago Bears couldn’t do much right in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings. The defense gave up three consecutive easy touchdown drives to start, with Kirk Cousins breaking a franchise record by completing 17 straight passes. The offense committed a delay-of-game penalty on the very first play after having the wrong personnel on […]

Multiple issues have marred the Chicago Bears’ production on offense over the early stages of the 2022 season. Among them, Justin Fields has had dire struggles in regularly getting wide receiver Darnell Mooney involved on offense. Last season, Fields often found quality success in connecting with Mooney on crucial downs, although this keen chemistry has […]

The Chicago Bears have begun to assemble their young core. On both sides of the ball, they have players full of potential. But the team is still severely lacking in some areas. The offensive line appears to be one of the worst in the NFL. The receiving room lacks the star power that many of […]

Heading into your fantasy football drafts with a plan is the biggest difference between drafting to win and filling out a roster. By searching for value plays, like undervalued or underrated wide receivers, you can stay ahead of your league mates and take home the trophy. Basing your draft plan on capitalizing on valuable average […]

Fantasy football season is finally upon us in 2022, and trying to gauge the impact that wide receivers will have on rosters this year is one of the toughest aspects. While your league mates will likely focus their efforts on running backs, here is how to gauge which wide receivers to target. Volume is key […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping to see some significant strides from Justin Fields in 2022. They’ve already added some talent at wide receiver to better help him develop, and the second-year quarterback gave a candid review of the team’s receiving corps ahead of the campaign. Speaking with Bleacher Report, Fields admitted that while the Bears […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the Chicago Bears as the franchise enters a new era with Matt Eberflus leading the way. Ryan Poles was hired as the general manager and the team is hopeful he can steer the ship in the right direction. However, the offense has been nearly ignored so far, but that […]

Justin Fields was touted as the new face of the Chicago Bears when he was selected as the 11th overall pick last year. While he didn’t have a great rookie stint, he was pretty solid. But clearly, the learning curve is still high, and the young quarterback knows it. That’s why he’s been putting in […]

After finally moving on from an overstayed Matt Nagy, the Chicago Bears turned over a new leaf this offseason, refreshing their coaching staff. By bringing in former Chiefs front-office member Ryan Poles as GM and former Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and his chosen coaching staff, all signs are pointing up to this team finally […]

The Chicago Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings 31-17 in Week 18, ending another disappointing season in the Windy City. The Bears raced out to a 14-0 lead but ended up blowing it in a second-half collapse. After the Bears-Vikings game, we’ll be looking at some Bears Week 18 takeaways. Chicago played without starting signal-caller […]

The Chicago Bears Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants should be a great game. Although neither of these teams will make the playoffs, this is a moment for each franchise to end the year on a high note. We take a look at this Bears-Giants game with some of our Bears Week 17 […]

The Chicago Bears are limping to the finish line of their 2021 NFL season. Sadly, so is their starting quarterback Justin Fields. Fields missed practice on Thursday for the Bears. This is a downgrade as he actually was a limited participant on Wednesday. That does not bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday. […]

After the disastrous outing from Andy Dalton in Week 13, the Chicago Bears are hoping to get rookie quarterback Justin Fields back on the field for Week 14. Based on the comments made by wide receiver Darnell Mooney, fans should be pretty optimistic about the chances of that happening. Via Alex Shapiro of NBCS Chicago, […]

The Chicago Bears Week 12 matchup against the Detroit Lions was one to forget. Both franchises struggled throughout, but in the end, Chicago clinched the victory. After an ugly win, we take a look at this Bears-Lions game with some of our Bears Week 12 takeaways kept in mind. It was an ugly display of […]

Coming off a disappointing home loss, the Chicago Bears Week 12 matchup is the ultimate get-right game as they face the Detroit Lions. As rumors swirl around the future of head coach Matt Nagy, Chicago will be without rookie Justin Fields for the Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Day matchup, putting Andy Dalton back in the spotlight. The […]

Someone had to fire up the trash talking as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears get set to square off at Solider Field in Week 6. Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has taken it upon himself to do just that. Bears WR Darnell Mooney asked, 'What do you think of Packers-Bears rivalry.' DM: "First […]

Another week and another waiver wire pickups period for you to attack to help improve your fantasy football teams. Being two weeks into the 2021 NFL season, more and more target shares and snap counts are known for all offensive players, helping paint a clearer picture of who you should and should not target moving […]

The NFL season is just around the corner and it’s time to evaluate the top five undervalued fantasy football wide receivers for this year. The wide receiver position is relatively deep for fantasy football right now, as a handful of impressive pass catchers are going late or undrafted. When it comes to finding value in […]

The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in their second preseason matchup this season. It should be a great game, as Matt Nagy and the coaching staff will have another opportunity to evaluate their roster. After making the playoffs last year, the Bears hope to repeat that performance. However, […]

2021 NFL training camp is underway and the Chicago Bears are preparing for the new season. After making a big splash in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Bears hope to make a deeper run in the playoffs this year. They play in a tough NFC North division though, so everyone on the roster will have […]

The NFC North should be an interesting division this season. The Green Bay Packers are up in the air with Aaron Rodgers and the Detroit Lions are rebuilding. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are shaping up to be a potential playoff team, and the Chicago Bears have the pieces to make some noise this year. We’ll […]

The Chicago Bears made the 2020 NFL Playoffs by the skin of their teeth. Finishing the season with an 8-8 record, Chicago’s Wild Card appearance was short lived after losing to the New Orleans Saints in the first round. The franchise has made some aggressive moves during the offseason and they hope to make it […]

Chicago Bears fans are having some fun at the expense of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey after wide receiver Darnell Mooney cooked Ramsey in a game last season. Mooney likely would have had a touchdown if Nick Foles didn’t badly overthrow him. Bears fans haven’t forgotten and there has been some trash talking, including in […]