Justin Fields fantasy football news and podcast insights

Ken Walker argues it's past time to deploy Justin Fields in goal-line situations behind Trey Smith and Creed Humphrey, positioning Fields as a value play for short-yardage and goal-line scoring given the Chiefs' recent struggles in those situations.

PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Ranked 42nd among dynasty quarterbacks with a trade value of 14; young QB with limited dynasty value in current rankings.

NegativeProjectionNov 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Source proposes using backup quarterback Justin Fields in third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 situations as a solution to Chiefs' short-yardage struggles; suggests Fields could either replace Mahomes for a single snap or line up alongside him. This represents a potential expanded role for Fields in goal-line and short-yardage packages, leveraging his mobility to account for Mahomes' knee limitations.

PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The source proposes using backup quarterback Justin Fields in third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 plays as a solution to the Chiefs' short-yardage problems. This could involve taking Mahomes off the field for a snap or having both quarterbacks on the field simultaneously. The source believes defenses accounting for Fields would likely pay bigger dividends for running backs Kenneth Walker and Emmett Johnson in crucial situations.

PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsNov 3, 2026Hayden Winks

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Fun design by Ben Johnson. The pass rush doesn't really pass rush because of the RB-QB flip, and then the zone backers are in no man's land to give Caleb Williams a huge window for the Rome Odunze in cut.

PositiveNewsNov 3, 2026Zain Dhanani

Quick thoughts after watching All-22 of Bears: This is probably the best team in the NFC Caleb Williams has clearly taken another step Ben Johnson is probably the best offensive mind in the NFL They desperately need a difference maker at CB (would be a + to get a DE too)

Backup quarterback to Patrick Mahomes on the Kansas City Chiefs; represents a significant value differential between starter and backup in terms of team odds.

NegativeRoleNov 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

NegativeInjuryNov 3, 2026Underdog NFL

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Caleb Williams since returning from hamstring injury: 3-0 record 860 passing yards 4 TD, 0 INT 111.3 passer rating Bears haven’t trailed once over the last three weeks. <https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/647zymp4>

PositiveNewsNov 3, 2026Matt Harmon

Caleb Williams has just been so precise on the underneath and short passes the last few weeks and then you always see at least one Bears WR/TE barreling through a defender as a blocker afterward. It’s so impressive and sets up all the YAC.

Backup quarterback Justin Fields is a run threat who has not seen the field once this season; the source notes that the Chiefs have experimented with read-option looks for short-yardage and red-zone packages using receivers like Jet and Mecole, and that Fields could raise the upside of those play calls by actually running them himself. However, Fields was not utilized on the third-and-goal situation in Denver, leaving a potential wrinkle unexploited.

NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Backup quarterback Justin Fields is a run threat who has not seen the field once this season; the source notes that Fields could raise the upside of short-yardage and red-zone read-option plays, as having an actual QB run those looks makes those plays less risky than the current approach of using skill position players like Mecole Hardman and Travis Kelce on read-option looks.

PositiveRoleNov 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Justin Fields is the backup quarterback for the Chiefs in Week 8 against Denver, with rookie Garrett Nussmeir serving as the third-string option.

NegativeRoleNov 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Justin Fields remains the backup quarterback for the Chiefs behind starter Patrick Mahomes; rookie Garrett Nussmeir is the third quarterback option.

NegativeRoleNov 1, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Fields isn't on the Sam Darnold spectrum yet, even if he's a highly-paid backup with 53 career starts, making him a less intriguing free-agent option for the Colts compared to potential alternatives.

NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Hayden Winks

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People are asking why Saquon is in the game like the Eagles didn't almost just kill Jalen Hurts like two weeks ago

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Ian Hartitz

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People are asking why Saquon is in the game like the Eagles didn't almost just kill Jalen Hurts like two weeks ago

In Week 7 2022 against New England, Fields had a solid game completing 13-of-21 passes for 179 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 82 yards and another score. He led the Bears ground attack as Chicago rushed for 243 yards total in a dominant 33-14 victory.

PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Had a solid game completing 13-of-21 passes for 179 yards and 1 TD while rushing for 82 yards and 1 rushing TD; led the Bears ground attack in a 33-14 victory over the Patriots, contributing to Chicago's 243 rushing yards and four forced turnovers.

PositiveProjectionOct 24, 2026Windy City Gridiron

PositiveValueOct 23, 2026Zain Dhanani

If you want a last second TNF Bears Patriots prop my model likes (I did not personally bet it) Caleb Williams O4.5 rush att +123 Expected value of 9.6%

The source suggests Justin Fields could be used situationally on the field for short yardage situations to address the Chiefs' short-yardage conversion issues, as Mahomes has not run sneaks since his 2019 knee injury.

PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

One possible path to address the Chiefs' short-yardage issues is to have quarterback Justin Fields situationally on the field for short yardage, a potential tactical deployment the source wonders if the team will employ in coming weeks.

NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Backup quarterback did not play in Week 6 against the Chargers, with Patrick Mahomes starting and Garrett Nussmeier serving as the emergency third quarterback.

NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Justin Fields and the Bears offense overwhelmed Atlanta's overmatched defense in the 37-point victory on New Year's Eve 2023, with the Bears jumping out to a quick 14-0 lead in freezing temperatures at Soldier Field.

PositiveMatchupOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In the 2023 Bears-Falcons matchup on New Year's Eve, Fields and the Bears offense overwhelmed Atlanta's overmatched defense, putting up 37 points in freezing temperatures at Soldier Field; the source notes that Fields' performance was dominant in this blowout win.

PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026The Falcoholic

Fields is yet to play this season; it'll be interesting to see if Andy Reid wants to get him on the field at some point just as a weapon or hope he never sees the field and Patrick Mahomes takes every snap.

NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fields has yet to play this season. The source notes it will be interesting to see if Andy Reid wants to get him on the field as a weapon or if he hopes Fields never sees the field and Patrick Mahomes takes every snap.

NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026Windy City Gridiron

PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026Matt Harmon

I wrote about the Bears' pass-catchers, their hit-or-miss production, and whether Caleb Williams' return is enough to get everyone going again (spoiler: yeah, probably). Luther Burden's Year 2 role, Rome Odunze's ability to get open, what's changed for Colston Loveland and more. Mix of fantasy and real football. Read it here: <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/caleb-williams-return-should-solve-many-of-the-bears-problems-but-young-pass-catchers-still-have-work-to-do-002338539.html>

PositiveDepth ChartOct 14, 2026Zain Dhanani

Some QB notes from @JFowlerESPN & @DanGrazianoESPN: Jacoby Brissett - Arizona expects to give Beck a look, but might wait until late November (speculation but also seems to mention Brissett losing more would move this up a bunch). A Brissett trade could get him on the field sooner. Brissett is a trade candidate. Deshaun Watson - His leash is longer now. Cleveland still thinks he’s their best option unless his play drops off or they fall out of contention. Kirk Cousins - No benching coming a...

PositiveNewsOct 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Week 6 Passing Matchups Brock Purdy 🚀 It can get worse for Bo Nix.

NegativeNewsOct 14, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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#Bears QB Caleb Williams will be a full participant on today's estimated injury report, coach Ben Johnson tells reporters. A sign his return is coming. [Retweeted](

PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026Zain Dhanani

On Makai Lemon: Watching film, you can tell there's strong reasons why Makai Lemon isn't getting the ball and I wanted to visualize it with @FantasyPtsData: 1) Hurts throwing to MOF 16.8% of the time 2) Look at Lemon's route share 74.3% of his routes are towards the MOF

PositiveNewsOct 14, 2026Dataroma

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QB Adjusted net yards per attempt (ANY/A) and completion % over expected (CPOE) through Week 5, per @FantasyPtsData: Which QBs have been both efficient and accurate this year? + Penix balling + Maye quickly turning it around + Hurts, Jones 📉

PositiveNewsOct 14, 2026Mark Dankenbring

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Deshaun Watson took 8 sacks in Week 5 against the Jets. He now has a 10.42% sack rate in 24 career starts for the Browns. Highest sack rate by QBs over the last 10 seasons (min 20 starts with team): 1. Justin Fields (CHI) - 10.83% 2. Will Levis (TEN) - 10.57% 3. Deshaun Watson (CLE) - 10.42% 4. Zach Wilson (NYJ) - 9.83% 5. Russell Wilson (DEN) - 9.18% 6. Marcus Mariota (TEN) - 8.51% 7. Deshaun Watson (HOU) - 8.32% 8. Cam Ward (TEN) - 8.23% 9. Daniel Jones (NYG) - 8.07% 10. Ryan Tannehill (TEN...

PositiveDepth ChartOct 13, 2026Ryan Heath

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Going live on @DynastyPts in a few minutes talking the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, Michael Wilson, Chase Brown, Justin Herbert, and more! <https://www.youtube.com/live/7jOx6I5UBzQ?si=GM-Tv1BM53HW2VVk>

Fields has significant upside as a receiving threat; the source suggests the Giants should deploy him in spread formations and play-action packages to create intermediate passing lanes against base defenses, where he could be a tough tackle for safeties.

PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 12, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Ben Johnson said the Bears are still working through who will be their starting quarterback should Caleb Williams not be ready to come back vs. Atlanta: "No determination has been made in terms of what direction we’re going. There are a lot of things that we’re assessing right now." [Retweeted](

PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026Matt Harmon

One issue with the Bears' pass-catchers so far is that they've only been able to get one guy downfield even somewhat consistently. Here is the average depth of target on completed passes only for their pass-catchers, per Fantasy Points Data. Return of Caleb Williams likely solves a good bit of this. The question is how much? Also, while Rome Odunze definitely needs to cut some mistakes out of his game, he is the only one with more than two explosive receptions, the highest contested catch rat...

PositiveNewsOct 12, 2026Matt Harmon

Bears got their asses kicked fully and completely in Week 5, but I still don't want to make grand proclamations about any of the young pass-catchers until we see an extended stretch with the actual starting QB. Backup plays well in one game—people create narratives—backup struggles over a multi-game stretch is a tale as old as time. [Quoted](

PositiveNewsOct 12, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Trent Williams against the Seahawks • 34 pass-block opportunities • 0 pressures allowed • 0 sacks allowed • 0 quarterback hits allowed • 100.0 pass-block efficiency Trent stonewalled every mfer that lined up in front of him yesterday