Hopefully you’ve recorded at least one victory so far and can survive September with a .500 record or better. A good fantasy draft can get your team off to a fast start Youth Joel Iyiegbuniwe Jerseys , but leagues are won and lost on the waiver wire every year. Also, get active in the trade market! If you’ve got a glaring weakness somewhere, look around for a trading partner. A couple of guys really established themselves as legitimate receiving options last week and they square off this Sunday. Tyler Boyd of the Bengals has posted two good weeks in a row and with the Bengals providing a lot of volume in the passing game, I think he’s a safe bet to keep that going. The Bengals travel to Atlanta who just saw rookie Calvin Ridley blow up last week against the Saints for 3 scores. You’re probably not going to get that effort from Ridley again but that’s two straight weeks he has been integral to that offensive attack. With injuries to Keanu Neal and Deion Jones on that Atlanta defense, the Falcons are going to be slinging it around the yard all year. I’m signing off on Boyd and Ridley as WR3 / Flex starts herein with the chance to be in that WR2 range. It’s also interesting to note that as we enter week 4, all 4 of the top rookie signal callers have now won their starting gigs. Sam Darnold won the job out of camp for the Jets and has predictably been up and down on an offense with limited weapons. Baker Mayfield came off the bench to help the Browns win their first game since 2016 against Darnold’s Jets last Thursday, and was named the starter this week. Josh Allen won his second start against the heavily favored Minnesota Vikings in a game that ruined survivor pools for most people (including me). Finally, Josh Rosen entered the game late last week to throw the ball at the Navy and Orange team a couple times as he tried to avoid decapitation by Khalil Mack. My general rule is that rookie QBs aren’t going to be particularly useful so avoid them, particularly when there are plenty of solid choices in established veterans. However, if you’re playing in a 2 QB league or you’re caught flat footed with an injury to Jimmy G, or you’re just looking for some upside, you may be dipping your toe in the water. My preference out of this group is probably Mayfield because I do believe there are good weapons in this offense and he seems fearless to throw the ball down the field. Rosen was my favorite coming out of the draft, but they need to shift their offensive philosophy if he’s going to be useful and I don’t think that’s likely. The Cardinals do have a few interesting matchups where they’ll likely be trailing early, which may force them to abandon their conservative approach and sling it. Related: keep an eye out for Christian Kirk. I’m not as sold on Darnold or Allen for this year http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-roquan-smith-jersey , but there’s at least a good floor on Allen with his running ability. Again, if you’re dipping your toe into these waters, it’s either out of desperation or curiosity – just don’t get too cute.Finally - I was a guest on the RB1 fantasy podcast this week and got a chance to talk about some start / sit options on a few games including the Bears / Bucs. Take a listen! As always, I can be found @gridironborn on the Twitter for last minute fantasy advice. Your turn – what’s on your mind as we close out September? It’s draft day! Perhaps not for us, but it’s still one of the most interesting days on the NFL calendar..."Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansThe Bear’s Den, April 5, 2019New,185commentsIt’s draft day! Perhaps not for us, but it’s still one of the most interesting days on the NFL calendar...CDTShareTweetShareShareThe Bear’s Den, April 5, 2019Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsBEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSS / FREE AGENCY / DRAFTBernstein: Exclusive NFL Draft Scouting Reports You Have To See - 670 The Score - Looking at some prospects flying under the radar. Like, way under it.Akiem Hicks On Winning Bears’ Piccolo Award: ‘Special Moment’ - 670 The Score - The Bears honored Hicks as part of a ceremony on Tuesday.Mayer: Undrafted rookies a key part of draft prep - ChicagoBears.com - With only five picks in this week’s NFL Draft Womens Eddie Goldman Jersey , the Bears could sign 18-to-20 undrafted rookies. “We spend a lot of work on that, making sure we nail that area as well,” said general manager Ryan Pace.Mayer: Pace ‘feels really good’ about Bears backs - ChicagoBears.com - General manager Ryan Pace believes that the Bears possess “a good variety of running backs” and free-agent addition Mike Davis “brings a unique skillset that fits that room.”Mayer: Bears should have chance to land top talent - ChicagoBears.com - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Akiem Hicks, who was chosen by the Saints with the 89th pick in 2012, is the type of player who could be available when the Bears make their first pick in this year’s draft at No. 87.Medina: Finding Potential Bears Targets and Fits Among the NFL Draft’s Best Safeties - Bleacher Nation - Eddie Jackson was football’s best safety in 2018, but the Bears could look to team him with someone younger in the future.Draft Prospect: Gary Johnson, LB/SS, Texas - Da Bears Blog - I watch college football. Sometimes I see a guy who makes me go, “Oh he’s interesting.” I make a note in my phone. I share those fellas with you. Make sense?PFT’s 2019 mock draft – ProFootballTalk - Once upon a time, we published multiple versions of a mock draft. Postseason. Pre-Combine. Post-Combine. Pre-free agency. Post-free agency. Pre-Pro Day workouts. Post-Pro Day workouts. Pre-Easter. Post-Easter. Pre-Draft. Post-Draft (that one is usually features my highest accuracy rate).Potash: Bears GM Ryan Pace happy with his RBs, but likely to draft one early anyway - Chicago Sun-Times - In fact, in the last five seasons alone, there have been five running backs available at No. 87 that have made the Pro Bowl.Morrissey: Thank you to Robbie Gould for making the Bears' draft interesting - Sun Times - We turn our eyes to the faint possibility that they'll acquire the kicker, who has asked the 49ers to trade him to a team closer to his wife and kids.49ers Won't Trade Robbie Gould Despite Request Marcus Cooper Jersey , Report Says - NBC Chicago - San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould made waves when he requested a trade from the team, but Chicago Bears fans may not want to celebrate just yet.POLISH SAUSAGEProsecutors “believe that a crime occurred” against Tyreek Hill’s son – ProFootballTalk - The Johnson County, Kansas, district attorney has investigated a pair of incidents involving the son of Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill. The authorities announced on Wednesday that charges will not be filed against Hill or the boy’s mother, Crystal Espinal.Before Roger Goodell, Tyreek Hill’s Fifth Amendment rights won’t save him – ProFootballTalk - Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill won’t be prosecuted for hurting his three-year-old child, even though prosecutors believe someone hurt Hill’s three-year-old child.KNOW THY ENEMYThe Detroit Lions should trade for Denver Broncos CB Chris Harris - Pride Of Detroit - The corner may be on the trading block.Detroit Lions roster depth: Slot receiver a big need after Golden Tate trade - Pride Of Detroit - How does the Lions depth chart shape up at wide receiver, and how would things unfold if they lost a star player?NFL Draft team needs: Detroit Lions entering draft with 2 primary holes - Pride Of Detroit - The Lions’ don’t have a ton of pressing needs, but two stand out.Brian Robison signs a one day contract and retires as a member of the Vikings - Daily Norseman - One of the all time great Vikings has called it a career.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONInfante's Final 2019 NFL mock draft: Last-minute predictions for the Bears’ picks - Windy City Gridiron - With the NFL Draft just one day away, why not take another stab and what the Bears might do this year?Sunderbruch: WCG Confidence Board 2.0 - Windy City Gridiron - Who will the Chicago Bears have available to them in Round 3, and should they draft for need, for value, or simply for overall talent?Chicago Bears 2019 Season Predictions: 3rd quarter - Windy City Gridiron - We’re going to predict the Chicago Bears 2019 record in each quarter of the season in this week’s WCG roundtable discussion! 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