The Chicago Bears offense has the potential to be an impactful one during the 2023 season, especially if quarterback Justin Fields takes the next step in his development.
Last season, Fields emerged as one of the most impactful fantasy quarterbacks after rushing for 1,143 yards and a slew of scores. With the addition of wide receiver DJ Moore and a slew of weapons in receivers Chase Claypool, Darnell Mooney and tight end Cole Kmet, Fields’ value could increase if the Bears’ passing game takes off.
Chicago also added a couple of rookies in running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Tyler Scott, who could factor into the equation. In fact, two ESPN analysts predicted Johnson and Scott are mid-round picks who will have fantasy value in 2023.
Mike Clay believes Johnson has the potential to emerge as the lead back ahead of veterans Khalil Herbert and free-agent additions D’Onta Foreman and Travis Homer.
Johnson’s primary competition for touches will be career backup/committee backs Khalil Herbert, D’Onta Foreman and Travis Homer. Johnson has a terrific size at 6-foot, 219 pounds and was super efficient at Texas. I love him as a sleeper to take on a big role in what could be a breakout offense.
Jason Reid believes Scott could carve out a role for himself in a crowded receivers room, where he could help Fields take a step forward in the passing game.
The speedy wideout is among the newcomers Chicago will rely on to help QB Justin Fields take a big step forward. He had 1,419 yards and 14 touchdowns in his last two seasons at Cincinnati.
The Bears got two potential steals in Johnson and Scott in the fourth round of the draft, and they could wind up being impact contributors on offense for years to come.
