Which Chicago Wide Receivers Are Worth Drafting in Fantasy This Year?
With the season fast approaching, fantasy football managers are eyeing the next breakout star. The Bears have the potential to fill some of these wishes. Understanding which Bears receivers offer the best fantasy value can give a crucial edge in your fantasy draft. This year, there is more to discuss than in past years as the team has a stronger weapon room. Now, let’s look at which Chicago wideouts are worth looking at this year.
DJ Moore is the star of the team. He has proven himself to be the most quality Bears wide receiver for your fantasy team. Throughout three major fantasy sites, FantasyPros, Yahoo, and ESPN, Moore has an average ranking as the 23rd-best fantasy wide receiver. This past year, he recorded 98 catches for 966 yards and six touchdowns. These stats enabled him to finish around the wide receiver 15 through 20 range in PPR leagues. His talent is proven, but there are numerous unknowns, ranging from the new head coach, Ben Johnson, to the wide variety of weapons on the team. He still should be treated as a safe second receiver for your fantasy team.
Rome Odunze is the breakout candidate of the team. The former first-round pick recorded 54 catches, 734 yards, and three touchdowns. Using the same sites as Moore, Odunze has an average ranking of the 33rd-best fantasy receiver. This would slot in around being a third to fourth receiver for your team. It is also counting on growth for him to reach this investment, as, on average, he finished around the 49th-ranked receiver in PPR leagues. He may not be as safe as Moore, but his ceiling is arguably higher. This pick has all the potential to be a mid to late round high-reward pick.
Luther Burden III is the biggest dart thrower of the three, as this is his rookie year. Being a third-round pick, he has high draft capital investment, and he has backed this up throughout training camp. However, Burden is buried behind the other for targets. His current ranking is an average of the 60th-best fantasy receiver, which is potentially undrafted in redraft leagues. He could be a good investment for dynasty leagues, but other than that, he’s more of a late-round dart throw for the year.
