Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Network: FOX
Chicago Bears
Quarterback
Caleb Williams: START, QB1
The news broke on Wednesday that Caleb Williams returned to a full practice and is on track to play in Week 6. As if there was any question to starting Williams if active, Atlanta is a top-10 matchup and has forced a whopping one interception. Caleb’s arm and his legs should get him to QB1 status in his first game back with massive upside.
Running Back
D’Andre Swift: FLEX, RB3
Roschon Johnson: SIT
Kyle Monangai: OUT
D’Andre Swift was able to play through multiple injuries in Week 5, but only took one carry in the second half of the game, and his status is up in the air for this week’s matchup with Atlanta. The expectation is he should suit up, but nursing an injury and facing an Atlanta defense allowing the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, Swift is more of a high-end FLEX than top-24 option. If Swift were to miss, Roschon Johnson is still a sit. Kyle Monangai doesn’t appear close to a return from his turf toe injury.
Wide Receiver
Luther Burden III: START, WR2
Rome Odunze: START, WR3
Kalif Raymond: FLEX, WR4
Rome Odunze‘s climb towards the top of the Bears target share couldn’t come at a better time with the return of Williams, as Rome has seen 7.3 targets per game since Week 3. It’s still only translated to one game over 10 points, but it’s a step in the right direction. Luther Burden is closer to eight targets per game and averaging a team-high 13.4 points per game over that span. I like both as top 24 starts with Williams back. The Kalif Raymond experience was fun while it lasted, but the journeyman has a total of six points over his last two.
Tight End
Colston Loveland: STREAMER
Ok. I know it’s been ugly. But don’t drop Colston Loveland just yet. His yards per route run is less than a yard, but his targets and catches are pointing in the right direction. Don’t force him into your lineup, but against a Falcons defense allowing six catches to the position per game, he’s worth considering as a streamer.
Defense/Special Teams
Chicago Bears: STREAMER
Chicago is allowing the fifth fewest points per contest, and Atlanta is turning the ball over nearly twice a game.
Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback
Michael Penix Jr: SIT, QB2 (Startable in Superflex)
Michael Penix Jr. has stabilized the Atlanta offense but was already a borderline Superflex start before picking up a rib injury. He’s slated to start against Chicago barring a setback, but banged up and battling a Bears defense that ranks top 12 in sacks per game, only start Penix if you legit have no other options.
Running Back
Bijan Robinson: START, RB1
Brian Robinson Jr.: FLEX, RB3
Bijan Robinson is a set-and-forget fantasy start. Juan Soto is the best MLB comp for me. His game is all about patience and the confidence to wait until you make a mistake. Eventually, you do, and boy do you pay for it. Brian Robinson Jr. is like if Juan Soto had a teammate named John Soto. You might start him entirely by accident, but there’s a chance it works out. The floor is extremely low, and the ceiling not very high.
Wide Receiver
Drake London: START, WR1
Jahan Dotson: SIT
Olamide Zaccheaus: SIT
Drake London is producing despite the depressing group of signal callers he’s seen this season. London ranks top five in yards per route run and yards after the catch per reception, but somehow doesn’t have a single red zone target. I expect that to change against the Bears in a game with one of the highest implied game totals on the week at 50.5, facing a defense that’s allowed 12 completions of 20+ yards this season.
Tight End
Kyle Pitts Sr.: SIT
As much as I stan Kyle Pitts, one decent performance isn’t enough for me to consider throwing him back in lineups just yet. Especially facing a Bears defense allowing under eight points per game to the position.
Defense/Special Teams
Atlanta Falcons: SIT
Atlanta averages less than one takeaway per game.