Bears' Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury
Quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game because of an ankle injury when the Chicago Bears host the New York GiantsDECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAMIERE BYRD
Bears, Giants look for strong finishes with changes looming
The Chicago Bears host the New York Giants on Sunday in a matchup of teams that could be in for big changes following difficult seasonsDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season
The Chicago Bears and New York Giants come into Sunday's game at Soldier Field with their sights set on a stronger finish as a difficult season nears its endDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fields returns to practice, status for Giants game up in air
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was feeling good enough to practice Wednesday after missing a game because of an ankle injuryDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy is operating under the assumption he'll finish the season out before decisions are made by ownership on his futureDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seahawks' last-place finish a lock after 25-24 loss to Bears
After the final kneel down, the few remaining snowballs being tossed from the stands were no longer only directed toward officials or the opponentDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores two-point conversion Byrd caught one pass for 11 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Impact Byrd actually won the game for the Bears by catching a two-point conversion in heavy traffic with less than a minute remaining in the contest. Otherwise, he was fourth on the team with three targets, and with Marquise Goodwin (foot) having returned to the lineup, Byrd broke a trend that saw him average five targets over the last four weeks. It's likely his role in the offense remains minor in Week 17 against the Giants.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Damiere Byrd on game-winning drive: 'You can see the fight' ' Press Conference Wide receiver Damiere Byrd discusses the Bears' 25-24 victory over the Seahawks on Sunday.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24
Jimmy Graham caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Nick Foles with a minute left, Damiere Byrd made an acrobatic reception for the 2-point conversion, and the Chicago Bears beat the...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Damiere Byrd shows INCREDIBLE body control on two-point conversion to give Bears the lead WR Damiere Byrd makes a spectacular catch in the back of the end zone to convert the two-point conversion and put the Bears up 25-24.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Another solid performance Byrd caught five passes for 62 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Impact Byrd did the bulk of his damage on the Bears' first fourth-quarter drive when he caught three passes, and he finished third on the team with six targets. Despite posting at least 36 yards in each of his last four games, he'll likely need Allen Robinson (COVID-19) and Marquise Goodwin (foot) to continue missing time in order to be a factor for the duration of the fantasy playoffs.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Damiere Byrd: 'You find a way to fight' ' Press Conference Wide receiver Damiere Byrd addresses the media on Saturday from Halas Hall.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Tom Brady keeps hitting milestones at age 44
Tom Brady keeps hitting new milestones at age 44DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fields continues to show progress while Bears lose again
Justin Fields continued to show signs he is progressing toward becoming the quarterback the Chicago Bears envisionDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaks off long TD on SNF Byrd caught both of his targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-30 loss to Green Bay.
Impact Allen Robinson (hamstring) returned to the lineup Sunday, but he wasn't a major factor in the passing game (two receptions for 14 yards). Byrd still experienced a steep drop-off from the 6.0 targets he averaged over the last two games he filled in for the injured A-Rob, but he was able to mask the low usage with a big 58-yard catch and run for a touchdown. With Robinson back, Marquise Goodwin (foot) potentially returning soon and Jakeem Grant playing so well, it wouldn't be surprising to see Byrd slowly phased out of the gameplan even after posting this strong fantasy line. If Goodwin can't return in Week 15, then Byrd may carry some deep-league/DFS value against a weak Vikings defense next Monday.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fields can't sustain strong 1st-half play in Bears' loss
Justin Fields came back after missing two games and spent the first half Sunday night building on the momentum he had started to establish before his rib injuryDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30
Aaron Rodgers threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns to continue his mastery of the NFL’s oldest rivalry as the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 45-30DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damiere Byrd's speed overwhelms mismatched defender for 54-yard TD Chicago Bears wide receiver Damiere Byrd's speed overwhelms a mismatched Green Bay Packers defender for a 54-yard touchdown.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kevin Fishbain: It took until Week 14, but there's the... - The Athletic It took until Week 14, but there’s the open-field speed from Damiere Byrd. Justin Fields got his zip back on that pass, and it’s a 54-yard s...
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Can't-Miss Play: Damiere Byrd catches slant, races for 54-yard TD WR Damiere Byrd hauls in the throw from QB Justin Fields and speeds 54 yards to the end zone to put the Bears back in front.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Season-high seven targets Byrd caught three passes for 36 yards in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Impact With the Bears missing Allen Robinson (hamstring) and Marquise Goodwin (foot), Byrd had his second game in a row with at least 36 yards. Despite his increased recent production, he'll remain a low-upside fantasy option, and his role will shrink further as the injured receivers return to action.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy sees quarterback Justin Fields' broken ribs improving but not enough to play against the Arizona Cardinals on SundayDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enhanced role awaits Byrd is expected to fill a starting role at receiver alongside Darnell Mooney with Allen Robinson (hamstring) listed as doubtful and Marquise Goodwin (foot/ribs) listed as out for...
Impact The No. 4 receiver on the depth chart for most of the season, Byrd already saw an elevated opportunity in the Bears' Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions while Robinson was sidelined for a second straight game and after Goodwin exited early in the contest. Though Mooney (5-123-0 receiving line on eight targets) was the clear No. 1 wideout for Chicago, Byrd turned in a modest line of four catches for 42 yards on five targets while serving as a secondary pass catcher. The expected absences of both Robinson and Goodwin for a full game could lead to a slight volume bump for Byrd, but he would probably benefit more from the Bears falling behind early in the home game and being forced into a pass-heavy game script.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fields practices for Bears, Dalton gets first-team snaps
While Justin Fields returned to practice for the Chicago Bears, Andy Dalton got the first-team snaps on WednesdayDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Damiere Byrd: 'It's about going out there and executing on Sunday' ' Press Conference Wide receiver Damiere Byrd speaks with the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
