Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 13th, 2024, 9:30 AM ET
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Network: NFL Network
Jacksonville Jaguars
Quarterback
Trevor Lawrence: Sit, QB2
Trevor Lawrence has been a bit of a rollercoaster this season, and this matchup against the Bears doesn’t inspire much confidence. Chicago has been strong against the pass, allowing the second-fewest points to QBs, and there are probably safer options at QB this week.
Running Back
Tank Bigsby: Start, RB2
Travis Etienne Jr.: Start, RB2
Tank Bigsby has RB2 written all over him this week, especially with the Bears’ defense being one of the softest against the run. If the Jags lean on the ground game, he could easily deliver a nice fantasy outing. Not to mention, the reports out of Jacksonville are that Bigsby should see an increased workload in Week 6. Travis Etienne is still in the startable range as an RB2, though I have him a few spots below Bigsby. He’s involved enough in the passing game to keep his floor solid, but don’t expect a monster performance unless he breaks a big play. He may slowly be heading toward a Rachaad White-like role, granted he is still a much better player than White.
Wide Receiver
Brian Thomas Jr.: FLEX Option, WR3
Christian Kirk: FLEX Option, WR4
Gabe Davis: Sit
Brian Thomas Jr. is a flex option in this matchup. The upside is evident, but the Bears’ secondary can’t be exploited easily. He does match up well against Jaylon Johnson physically, but it is hard to bet on the rookie to be a WR2 in Week 6. Christian Kirk is a low-end flex play, but he’s got a pulse in PPR leagues. He’s not going to blow up the stat sheet, but he could be serviceable in a pinch. He will likely line up across from Kyler Gordon for most of the game, which makes his floor incredibly low. When it comes to Gabe Davis, he is one of those guys who’s fun to have when he scores a long touchdown, but don’t count on that happening against a Bears secondary that’s been better than expected. Leave him on your bench.
Tight End
Evan Engram: TE1/2 Borderline
Engram is a steady option if you need a tight end, though the upside isn’t huge. He has returned to practice, which makes me think he should finally return to game action this week. He’s on the TE1/2 borderline and should see some decent targets, but he might not get you into double digits, thanks to the Jaguars likely struggling through the air in this one.
Chicago Bears
Quarterback
Caleb Williams: Start, QB1
Caleb Williams has the talent and dual-threat ability to make him a solid QB1 this week. Williams is starting to put things together, and the game has seemingly started to slow down for the rookie. The Jaguars’ defense hasn’t been particularly stout and allows the most fantasy points to opposing signal callers, so expect him to exploit mismatches both on the ground and through the air. He is in an easy stretch of games, and as his confidence builds, he will frequent the QB1 tier more and more.
Running Back
D’Andre Swift: Start, RB1
Roschon Johnson: Start, RB2
Swift continues to have a high-end RB2 floor with RB1 upside, especially with his recent usage in the passing game. The Jaguars have struggled against versatile backs, making Swift a great start this week. Roschon Johnson has not been efficient, but he is the only other running back seeing the field for the Bears and has increased value as the team’s primary goal-line option. Johnson is a solid RB2 play, particularly in deeper leagues. He should get a fair share of carries, and his pass-catching ability gives him added value in PPR formats.
Wide Receiver
DJ Moore: Start, WR1
Keenan Allen: FLEX Option, WR3
Rome Odunze: FLEX Option, WR4
DJ Moore is a must-start WR1. He’s been a target monster and should continue to be heavily involved, especially if the Bears are playing from behind. His big-play ability and usage in the red zone make him a great option against the Jaguars. Keenan Allen hasn’t gotten going quite yet, but the usage is trending up as he comes back from a heel injury. He is more of a FLEX option this week, as his targets may not be as high as usual. However, he’s always capable of finding the end zone or putting up solid numbers in PPR formats. As the third man in the pecking order, Rome Odunze is a deeper league FLEX play. His involvement has been growing, and he could see enough targets to be relevant if the game script turns pass-heavy. He continues to flash a strong chemistry with his rookie signal caller.
Tight End
Cole Kmet: Start, TE1
Cole Kmet has been a reliable target for Caleb Williams, making him a strong TE1 option this week. He’s always a threat in the red zone and should be in your lineup if you’re looking for consistent production. Williams continues to rely on Kmet when he needs to get the offense moving, and Kmet’s been able to take advantage of those opportunities, even if there aren’t quite as many of them as many were hoping.