Travis

Homer

Monangai did so yesterday as well, as did backup RB Travis Homer (hamstring/knee). Monangai out-touched and out-snapped RB D’Andre Swift last week and can be treated as a reasonable-floor, limited-ceiling FLEX option against the Eagles on Friday.

The Steelers have defended the run well in recent weeks, but the Bears’ rushing attack is averaging the sixth-most yards per carry (4.8) and the offensive line is generating the second-most yards per carry before contact (1.8). Swift is ready to rock as an RB2, operating as the Bears’ lead rusher in Week 12. Nos. 3 and 4 RBs Roschon Johnson (thumb) and Travis Homer (hamstring/knee) have both been ruled out.

Swift can be counted on once again this weekend. The Bears’ starting running back continues to churn out usable stat lines despite the nagging hip issue. No. 3 RB Roschon Johnson continues to be a non-factor in an injury-plagued season, and this week is no different. After missing Week 8 with a back issue, Johnson is now nursing a thumb injury. Fellow backup RB Travis Homer (hamstring/knee) was downgraded to a DNP and a limited session on Wednesday. Expect Swift and Kyle Monangai to operate as usual.

Homer contributes primarily to special teams but has flashed in limited rushing opportunities in previous seasons, making the signing a solid depth move that carries little risk financially. The backfield currently appears to have D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson forming a 1A-1B situation in Ben Johnson’s offense. Homer is not likely to find NFL carries next season without injuries in front of him.

26-year-old Homer went from competing for Bears’ passing-down work to missing the final three games of the season with a hamstring issue. Not the best way for a special teamer to head back to free agency, especially since Chicago is once again experiencing turnover with its brain trust.

Homer will not be able to go for the Thursday Night Football bout against his former team. The 26-year-old sits with DeAndre Swift, Roschon Johnson and Darrynton Evans the active tailbacks for the contest.

Homer returned from injured reserve in late October after battling a hamstring injury and now appears to be fighting through another one. His role with both D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson was likely to be confined to special teams, making this one of little fantasy importance.

Homer was added to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring issue and listed as doubtful. He seemingly suffered the injury during the final practice of the week. Roschon Johnson is locked in as the team’s No. 2 back for Week 16.

Homer was on his way to a PPR-friendly outing in the first half, taking 8-of-8 possible snaps on third down, fourth down and in the two-minute drill. He was forced from play after suffering a head injury and did not return for the second half. D’Andre Swift took over the third- and fourth-down role after that. Homer’s Week 15 prospects against the Vikings rely both on his own health and Roschon Johnson’s (concussion), though Homer is a PPR-flex option everything falls into place.

The Bears are now terribly thin at the RB position. Homer was already filling in for the concussed Roschon Johnson, meaning D’Andre Swift will likely handle close to all running back touches for the rest of the game.