Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are 6-2, second in the NFC North. They have won 3 in a row. Next they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bye: Week 10.
Record
- Record
- 6-2
- Division
- NFC North
- Streak
- W3
- Last 5
- 4-1
Bears Week 9 outlook
Chicago enters Week 9 at 6-2 and winners of three straight, outscoring opponents 214-160 on the season. The Bears have handled this stretch with a mix of styles, beating Seattle 34-17, dropping a home game to New England 24-30, then bouncing back on the road against Atlanta 31-23. That resilience now meets a home matchup with Tampa Bay, a game the market views favorably for Chicago at a 70.1 percent win chance.
The week asks the Bears to keep the ball moving on the ground given the injury situation in the backfield. Kyle Monangai is out with a thumb injury, which pushes touches to whoever fills the lead role and makes that back the fantasy name to watch regardless of name recognition. On defense, Chicago could be without D'Marco Jackson, questionable with an ankle issue, and cornerback Malik Muhammad II is questionable with a toe injury, both worth tracking before kickoff since either absence thins depth on that side of the ball.
With points for outpacing points against by 54 through eight games, Chicago's floor looks solid heading into a game the numbers favor them to win.
By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI
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2026 season so far
Through 8 games: 6-2, 2nd in the NFC North. They have scored 214 points and allowed 160 across 8 games, 26.8 for and 20.0 against per game. They have won 3 straight. Caleb Williams leads in passing yards (1,479); D'Andre Swift leads in rushing yards (585); Luther Burden III leads in receiving yards (582).
Next game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears ·
Injuries
- Kyle MonangaiRBQuestionable
- Malik Muhammad IICBQuestionable
- Tyrique Stevenson Sr.CBQuestionable
Bears fantasy players this week
- 1Caleb WilliamsQB19.5
- 2D'Andre SwiftRB19.0
- 3Luther Burden IIIWR15.0
- 4Colston LovelandTE12.0
- 5Rome OdunzeWR10.0
- 6Kyle MonangaiRB9.5
- 7Cairo SantosK9.5
- 8Roschon JohnsonRB3.5
- 9Kalif RaymondWR2.5
- 10Cole KmetTE2.5
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Bears news
A former Titans general manager publicly praised Jeffery Simmons, describing his disciplined and gritty playing style as a potential key for unlocking Chicago's defense this season. The endorsement highlights how Simmons' approach could help elevate the Bears' front, bringing an edge that general manager hopes translates into improved defensive performance.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kyle Monangai is listed as questionable on Chicago's injury report ahead of Sunday night's game against Tampa Bay, one of three Bears with that designation. The update is viewed as encouraging news for the Bears, who have won three straight games while scoring at least 30 points each time.
Reported byClutchPoints,Yahoo Sports,Windy City Gridiron,HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Bears coach Ben Johnson gave an update on Kyle Monangai's health heading into Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. The rookie running back's availability had been uncertain, but Johnson addressed his status directly. His playing time could factor into Chicago's backfield plans for the game.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jeffery Simmons has already made a strong impression with the Bears, according to head coach Ben Johnson, just days after joining the team. Johnson praised the defensive lineman's early influence on the roster, suggesting he could quickly become a key piece of Chicago's defense this season.
Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Several fantasy-relevant names, including DJ Moore, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Josh Jacobs, Chuba Hubbard and Jordyn Tyson, are featured in Week 9 start/sit discussions. Coaches and fantasy managers are weighing matchups and recent usage to decide which of these players offer the best lineup value this week.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,479
Passing yards
Caleb Williams - 585
Rushing yards
D'Andre Swift - 582
Receiving yards
Luther Burden III - 58
Tackles
Devin Bush - 13
Field goals
Cairo Santos
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 3-2
- Road
- 3-1
- Points per game
- 25.6
- Allowed per game
- 19.9
- Biggest win: 59-37 at Carolina Panthers
- Toughest loss: 7-31 at Green Bay Packers
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18vs Detroit LionsL 16-19
- Week 1at Carolina PanthersW 59-37
- Week 2vs Minnesota VikingsL 3-9
- Week 3vs Philadelphia EaglesW 27-7
- Week 4vs New York JetsW 23-12
- Week 5at Green Bay PackersL 7-31
- Week 6at Atlanta FalconsW 31-23
- Week 7vs New England PatriotsW 30-24
- Week 8at Seattle SeahawksW 34-17
- Week 9vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 11vs New Orleans Saints
- Week 12at Detroit Lions
- Week 13vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 14at Miami Dolphins
- Week 15at Buffalo Bills
- Week 16vs Green Bay Packers
- Week 17vs Detroit Lions
- Week 18at Minnesota Vikings
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