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| The Bears worked feverishly to get Chase Claypool's knowledge of the offense to a point this week where he could contribute against Miami.To what degree they've succeeded won't be known until they start playing on what is expected to be another windy day at Soldier Field."We've had guys before in the past at different positions plug and play," coach Matt Eberflus said. "So you have to give him a certain role, a limited number of plays that he can learn and let him go."That could be anywhere between 10 and 35 plays, whatever that is. But he certainly is a smart guy and he works at it. So he's a worker and he's very intelligent. So we'll give him what he can handle."The addition of Claypool makes the Bears a far more interesting follow for fantasy https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/tyler-clippard-jersey football owners, just as Justin Fields is making an impact as a fantasy quarterback.In Weeks 5-8, fantasy owners found Fields producing more points for their leagues than any quarterback except Joe Burrow. Running obviously makes a difference.If Claypool quickly adapts, Darnell Mooney could find more open spaces in the secondary and the offense could open up even more than it has with Fields running the ball on planned plays. The Bears are rapidly becoming fantasy football favorites and here's who to start and sit in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.Start 'Em1. Dolphins RB Raheem MostertMike McDaniel is a running guy first of all, so he's not going to pa s on an opportunity for his pa s-happy team to dictate things on the ground for a change. Mostert is not what you'd call a shifty runner as much as a one-cut speed demon with a little power in his pads. The Bears actually had him for a while. Expect he'll get more carries than any game this year and more yards because they Bears have lost Roquan Smith, who gave their defense against the run any credibility.2. Bears QB Justin FieldsMiami's defense gave up 119 yards rushing to Lamar Jackson. Expect https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/jose-altuve-jersey Fields to ramble for yards, as well. Since the Dolphins defense is effective stopping the run in general, ranking sixth, it's even more likely the Bears will try running Fields more for unconventional yards the defense finds more difficult to stop. Also, Fields the pa ser should have an impact whether Claypool is a factor or not. The Dolphins are bottom third of the league defending the pa s. 3. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa The Bears secondary has allowed only seven TD pa ses this year, the second fewest in the league. They play back to prevent big plays and even with receivers who have world-cla s speed it might be difficult for the big chunk plays to occur. However, Tagovailoa is patient and will take the short yardage. He has a tight end who can get this. Tagovailoa also has the advantage of not contending with a strong pa s rush. With or without Robert Quinn, the Bears weren't getting to the QB. And Roquan Smith was the second-leading Bears sack man. The leader? Safety Jaquan Brisker.4. Dolphins WR Tyreek HillEven with the Bears defense playing back, Hill https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/jose-cruz-jersey should be able to make enough plays by finding mismatches at times. Look for him to have succe s early in the game. That's when Dallas, Minnesota and Green Bay had real succe s on timing throws and catch-and-run against the Bears defense.5. Dolphins TE Mike GesickiThis should be Gesicki's big day, finally. The Bears' defense is a little more susceptible to tight end completions without Smith. The defense will be drawn back in deeper shell coverage as much as po sible to prevent big plays by wide receivers. Gesicki might be working against undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn or veteran journeyman Joe Thomas much of the time. Anything from five to eight receptions is po sible for Gesicki.6. Dolphins WR Jaylen WaddleWhen moved into the slot, he should be working against Kyler Gordon. He'll hold a good speed advantage in this matchup. Waddle on shorter pa https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/lance-mccullers-jersey ses with catch-and-run is deadly. He leads Miami with 439 yards after the catch.7. Bears TE Cole KmetThe connection showed up finally last week with a TD pa s from Justin Fields, Kmet's first TD catch since 2020. In this one, Kmet could be a preferred target. A weaker pa s defense will need to shift attention to Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool, leaving Kmet to work against a questionable group of interior pa s defenders. 8. Bears WR Darnell MooneyThe addition of Claypool can finally get Mooney a little le s attention on game day and allow him to show some of the speed he hasn't been able to flash much after the catch this year. Mooney has 21 receptions in his last five games and is heating up.Scroll to ContinueAt Your Own Risk9. Bears WR Chase ClaypoolSure, he gives the Bears a bigger threat in theory but the guy needs time to pick up the offense. Claypool just came off a game with five catches against the Dolphins a few weeks ago for Pittsburgh, but he was playing slot receiver and had only 41 yards. If he catches any in his limited plays this week, they could go for bigger yards or have bigger impact. He does give the Bears a great option in the red zone that they thought they would get from N'Keal Harry or any number of other taller receivers they brought to the team.Sit 'Em10. Bears RB Khalil HerbertThis is one stout rush defense the Dolphins have. Only three opponents got over 100 yards. One was Buffalo and the Bills had https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/jose-cruz-jr-jersey only 115 yards in losing to Miami. Some might question if teams have such poor rushing stats against Miami because they have to abandon the run and pa s in a shootout due to the Dolphins' great pa sing attack. That's a good point. The Dolphins have faced the sixth fewest rushing attempts. If the Bears can achieve any succe s running it, they might want to simply keep pounding it at the Dolphins.11. Bears RB David MontgomeryMontgomery is the tough inside runner and pa s blocker now and not the only Bears rushing threat. But the Dolphins are pretty stout inside with Raekwon Davis and Christian Wilkins up front. Their backup nose is former Bears nose John Jenkins.DefenseGood luck with that. Both of these defenses could be backpedaling all day long. There's a better chance Miami's defense rises up but holding Justin Fields' running in check and his play-action pa sing off those runs should ensure the Bears are putting up point.IDP leagues might consider Eddie https://www.astrosfanspride.com/houston-astros-jersey/blank-jersey Jackson. A tipped pa s and interception could be the result at some point in the game. Jackson is tied for the NFL lead in interceptions.The Spread and TotalThe Line: Dolphins by 3 1/2 (Over/under 45 1/2)Best Bet: Dolphins to cover.Best Prop Bet: Darnell Mooney over 41 1/2 yards receiving and David Montgomery under 51 1/2 yards rushing. |
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