Sun Oct 11 2015 | 11:39 | Alshon Jeffery: Out Week 5 with hamstring injury |
Jeffery (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. |
Though he was able to log limited participation during practices Wednesday and Thursday, Jeffery hasn't progressed enough from the hamstring injury to get back on the field. As a consequence, he'll miss out on his fourth straight game Sunday, paving the way for receiver Marquess Wilson and tight end Martellus Bennett to see added targets in the passing game. |
Sun Oct 11 2015 | 08:28 | Jeffery (hamstring) not expected to play Sunday against Chiefs |
Jeffery (hamstring) is not expected to play Sunday against the Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. |
Jeffery was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was held out completely Friday, though the Bears allowed a number of banged up players to sit that day. With Eddie Royal (ankle) also potentially missing out, Marquess Wilson and Josh Bellamy could start our wide. |
Fri Oct 9 2015 | 14:40 | Alshon Jeffery: Listed as questionable |
Jeffery (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Kansas City, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
Jeffery's downgraded practice participation doesn't ensure his absence, as the Bears also held out a bunch of other players who practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday. However, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune doesn't expect Jeffery to play, and there's a good chance the final decision won't come until Sunday morning. If both Jeffery and Eddie Royal (ankle) are unable to play, Marquess Wilson and Josh Bellamy will likely start, with Matt Forte and Martellus Bennett potentially getting even more touches than usual. |
Thu Oct 8 2015 | 15:07 | Alshon Jeffery: Limited again Thursday |
Jeffery (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
With another limited showing in his back pocket, Jeffery has yet to show that he's in line to return for the first time since the season opener. The release of Friday's injury report will provide a good indication of his Week 5 availability, but if he plays, he could make a mark immediately against a Chiefs defense that has allowed 10 touchdowns to wideouts through four games. |
Wed Oct 7 2015 | 14:54 | Alshon Jeffery: Limited Wednesday |
Jeffery (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
Upholding his activity level from last week, Jeffery will seek to break his three-game absence due to a hamstring strain. If he makes his long-awaited return, he'll team up with Jay Cutler against a Chiefs secondary that has given up an NFL-worst 10 touchdown receptions to opposing wide receivers this season. |
Sun Oct 4 2015 | 12:07 | Jeffery (hamstring) on Bears' inactive list for Sunday's game ag... |
Jeffery (hamstring) is on the Bears' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. |
Jeffery was originally listed as questionable for the game after he was a limited participant in practice all week, but reports surfaced early Sunday that the wideout would be forced out of a second straight game due to the injuries. The Bears will have Jay Cutler back at quarterback to inject some life in the offense, but without his top target on the field, Eddie Royal, Martellus Bennett, and Marquess Wilson could take on increased roles in the passing game. |
Sun Oct 4 2015 | 08:18 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Won't Play Sunday |
Jeffery (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Raiders, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. |
Jeffery is officially listed as questionable after being unable to fully practice this week. Quarterback Jay Cutler will apparently be a game-time decision, though he's unlikely to get cleared. Marquess Wilson and Eddie Royal will start out wide Sunday, though tight end Martellus Bennett is likely the biggest beneficiary from a target standpoint. |
Fri Oct 2 2015 | 13:11 | Alshon Jeffery: Officially listed as questionable |
The Bears list Jeffery (hamstring) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders. |
Previous reports suggested that Jeffery wasn't likely to play in the contest, but at this stage the Bears have not ruled either the wideout -- or QB Jay Cutler, for that matter -- for Sunday's game. Fortunately for those holding out the hope that Jeffery could possibly suit up this weekend, the Bears kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. |
Fri Oct 2 2015 | 12:38 | Alshon Jeffery: Expected to miss Sunday's game |
Jeffery (hamstring) is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Raiders, ESPN.com reports. |
We'll await more official word on the matter, which will arrive upon the release of the Bears' final Week 4 injury report, but at this stage it appears as though Jeffery is targeting a return to action in Week 5 against the Chiefs. Jeffery's expected absence should pave the way for fellow wideouts Eddie Royal and Marquess Wilson to see added looks in the Chicago offense this weekend, though the team's current unsettled QB situation makes either of the two a speculative play in Week 4. |
Thu Oct 1 2015 | 21:40 | It will be surprising if Jeffery (hamstring) plays against Raide... |
It will be surprising if Jeffery (hamstring) plays against the Raiders on Sunday, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. |
This is merely one beat writer's opinion, and it was reported earlier in the week that Jeffery expects to play. He's seemingly headed for the 'questionable' designation on Friday's injury report, after logging limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday. |
Thu Oct 1 2015 | 15:00 | Jeffery (hamstring) limited in Thursday's practice |
Jeffery (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. |
Jeffery repeated his participation level from the opening practice of the week, and in the process, left his availability Sunday versus the Raiders up in the air. Friday's injury report should shed some light on his ability to suit up in Week 4. |
Wed Sep 30 2015 | 14:55 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday |
Jeffery (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday. |
Jeffery's activity was contained to a side field in his initial attempt to make a return in Week 4. In all likelihood, treatment will dominate his week, but a more expanded practice showing Thursday or Friday would provide confidence that game action is imminent for the Bears' No. 1 receiving option. |
Mon Sep 28 2015 | 10:10 | Jeffery (hamstring) expects to return for Bears' Week 4 game aga... |
Jeffery (hamstring) expects to return for the Bears' Week 4 game against the Raiders on Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. |
Jeffery has been sidelined the past two weeks due to hamstring and calf ailments, leaving the Bears without their No. 1 wideout on offense. Given that time off and another week of treatment ahead, it appears Jeffery will be back in action for fantasy owners in Week 4 against a Raiders defense that has proven vulnerable against the pass thus far. |
Fri Sep 25 2015 | 13:07 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Ruled Out For Week 3 |
Jeffery (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game in Seattle, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
Even if he'd been able to suit up, Jeffery would've faced a tough defense while working with Jimmy Clausen. The Bears will also be without Jay Cutler (hamstring), plus Eddie Royal (back/hip) is listed as questionable. Despite missing the entire week of practice, Jeffery may have some shot to return in Week 4 against the Raiders. In addition to the hamstring issue, he's been bothered by an illness, which may prevent him from traveling to Seattle with his teammates, Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. |
Thu Sep 24 2015 | 14:31 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Misses Practice Thursday |
Jeffery (hamstring) missed practice Thursday. |
Jeffery's continued absence whittles away at his potential to play Sunday in Seattle, but one practice remains to prove his health this week. If he's able to achieve active status, the combination of the matchup and backup quarterback Jimmy Clausen directing the offense don't provide much confidence in Jeffery's utility. |
Wed Sep 23 2015 | 14:58 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Doesn't Practice Wednesday |
Jeffery (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday. |
During last Friday's practice, Jeffery suffered a hamstring injury, which held him out Sunday against the Cardinals. His absence will extend into this week, but two chances remain for the wideout to partake in drills. Even if he returns in Week 3, though, he would face off against an intact Seahawks secondary with Kam Chancellor back in the fold and backup quarterback Jimmy Clausen almost certainly under center. |
Sun Sep 20 2015 | 11:42 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Inactive Sunday |
As anticipated, Jeffery (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. |
Jeffery wasn't listed on the Bears' injury report until Friday, when he suffered a flare-up of a preexisting hamstring injury. Evidently, the setback is serious enough to keep him sidelined for Sunday's game, depriving quarterback Jay Cutler of his top target. Expect Eddie Royal, Marquess Wilson, and Martellus Bennett to take on increased roles in the passing game with Jeffery sidelined. |
Sun Sep 20 2015 | 07:58 | Alshon Jeffery: Not Expected to Play Sunday |
Jeffery (hamstring, calf) is expected to be out Sunday against the Cardinals, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. |
We'll wait confirmation of such an outcome as Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff approaches, but the report suggests that the hope is Jeffery will be able to return to action next week. In the event that Jeffery sits Sunday, Marquess Wilson and Eddie Royal would figure to be in line for added wideout looks in Week 2. |
Sun Sep 20 2015 | 07:43 | Alshon Jeffery: (Hamstring) Looking Doubtful for Sunday |
Jeffery looks doubtful to play Sunday against the Cardinals because of a hamstring injury, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. |
Jeffery practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, an encouraging sign after he was limited in Week 1 by a calf injury, but his hamstring flared up Friday and he was held out of practice completely. If he is unable to play, Marquess Wilson and Eddie Royal will be the starting wideouts. |
Fri Sep 18 2015 | 13:24 | Alshon Jeffery: Hamstring Flares Up |
Jeffery was held of out practice on Friday due to a hamstring injury, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "He'll be day-to-day, questionable for the game," coach John Fox said Friday with regard to Jeffery's status for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. "He had some hamstring tightness after yesterday's practice and we held him out today." |
Jeffery, who previously had dealt with a calf issue, fully practiced both Wednesday and Thursday, so his addition to the injury report Friday is clearly of some concern. Fortunately, for those who roster Jeffery -- or are considering any other Chicago wideouts in Week 2 lineups -- the team kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. |