Fantasy Football DeskNFL news with the fantasy impact, fast.
  1. Final/OTSEA14DEN17
  2. FinalHOU34JAX31
  3. FinalCHI31ATL23
  4. FinalBAL10CLE13
  5. FinalTEN26IND20
  6. FinalNYJ19NE26
  7. FinalNO34NYG27
  8. FinalCAR25PHI14
  9. Final/OTPIT26TB19
  10. FinalARI18LAR16
  11. FinalLAC6KC22
  12. FinalBUF33LV30
  13. FinalDAL13GB23
  14. Mon 8:15 PMWASSF
  15. All games →
News

Newer update on Tyson Bagent: Caleb Williams throws TD to Colston Loveland on opening drive in Week 6 return

Tyson Bagent Expected to Start for Bears vs. Jets in Week 4

Bagent appears set to return from concussion and start against New York despite coach Ben Johnson not officially naming a starter.

By Cole Hartwell

Tyson Bagent is expected to start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against the New York Jets in Week 4, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Bagent received first-team reps in practice this week, and while head coach Ben Johnson has not officially named a starter, the expectation is he will be under center.

What happened

Bagent had been in concussion protocol and was unavailable for the Bears’ Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He has since cleared the protocol and is back practicing with the first team.

Johnson confirmed that starting quarterback Caleb Williams will miss the Week 4 game due to a strained hamstring. That left either Bagent or Case Keenum, who started in Week 3, as the top option.

Keenum played well against Philadelphia, leading the Bears to a 27-7 victory. However, with Bagent healthy, the Bears appear ready to go back to him.

Context

Bagent is the Bears’ backup quarterback and is in his third NFL season. He was a limited participant in Week 2, playing just 14% of snaps and throwing for 54 yards.

Keenum, who is 38 years old, had not played in over 1,000 days before Week 3. Despite that, he helped the Bears win and sparked debate about who should start against the Jets.

Johnson has not announced a starter and may be using gamesmanship to keep the Jets guessing. Multiple reporters have noted he knows the direction he will go but has not revealed it.

What’s next

The Bears host the Jets on Sunday at Soldier Field. If Bagent starts, it will be his first appearance since Week 2.

Johnson is expected to make an official announcement or reveal the starter before game time. For now, the expectation is Bagent gets the nod.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Bagent is a risky but intriguing streamer in deep leagues. The Bears’ offense has been productive, ranking No. 3 in the NFL, and even Keenum thrived in Week 3. Bagent has rushing ability and could provide a safe floor as a QB2. However, he is unproven and faces a tough Jets defense. If you are desperate at quarterback in a 2QB or superflex league, he is worth adding. Keenum owners should look elsewhere unless Bagent suffers a setback.

Quick answers

Is Tyson Bagent starting in Week 4?

He is expected to start against the Jets, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, although coach Ben Johnson has not officially announced it.

Why isn't Caleb Williams playing?

Williams has been ruled out due to a strained hamstring.

What happened to Case Keenum?

Keenum started in Week 3 and performed well, but Bagent is expected to get the start now that he has cleared concussion protocol.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Tyson Bagent expected to start Week 4 (Yahoo Sports)

This article was drafted by AI from the sources above and published after every claim passed an automatic check against those sources. Our editor monitors stories and corrects errors. How we work · Report an error