The surging Chicago Bears (5-3) host the fading New York Giants (2-7) at Soldier Field this Sunday afternoon.
A mix of snow, rain, and wind is expected, and the over/under has dropped to 46.4 total points from 48.5 earlier in the week.
The game features two of the more entertaining offenses in the league this year against two defensive units that have had their struggles.
Here are some fantasy start/sit options for Sunday’s matchup.
If you’re a matchup hunter, this one should be blinking brightly on you’re radar. The Giants’ run defense has completely collapsed, allowing an average of 192.3 yards per game over their current three-game losing streak. Swift (groin) did not play last week but is practicing in full this week. His replacement, Kyle Monangai, racked up 198 yards from scrimmage last week against Cincinnati, but is dealing with an ankle issue this week, paving the way for Swift to regain his normal touches. But keep in mind, the Bears like the rookie Monangai, and if he’s healthier at game time could vulture a greater share of Swift’s workload.
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Are you kidding? The Giants’ defense is averaging 2.9 FPS per game; only the historically bad Bengals and sorry Jets have been worse. As stated, their rush defense is nonexistent, and their secondary is so banged up, they are scrambling for NFL-level options. They will be no match for the suddenly explosive and maturing Bears quarterback, Caleb Williams, and his many game-breaking weapons.
Start: Giants QB Jaxson Dart
The Giants’ rookie has been matchup-proof so far, and the Bears have not been defending quarterbacks well at all this season (30th overall). Last week, they were sliced up for 42 points and 495 yards by Joe Flacco and the Bengals. Dart is much more mobile and has been putting up FPS despite missing his top weapons and the remaining ones underperforming. Since taking over as the Giants’ starter in Week 4, Dart has averaged 22.8 FPS per game, fifth-highest among quarterbacks over that span.
Start: Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson
The Giants’ wide receiver room is one of the NFL’s least potent without superstar Malik Nabers, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Robinson becomes the most attractive option against a Bears defense that is 30th against wide receivers this year. He has double-digit targets in two of his last three games and is gaining the confidence of Dart. His season could be about to take off.
Start: Bears QB Caleb Williams
The Bears’ top three wideouts (Rome Odunze, D.J. Moore, Luther Burden III) are banged up, but all should be available for this game, as well as both running backs and tight end Colston Loveland, who had a breakout game last week. The Giants’ pass rush, outside of Brian Burns, has been cold, and Williams has a clear field to operate in here. The Giants’ secondary is in disarray, and this could get ugly early and often.
