Bears receive huge boost ahead of Browns matchup
The Chicago Bears are trying to keep their recent success rolling against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, so they'll need all hands on deck. That's why the latest news surrounding star wide receiver, DJ Moore, is so significant. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Moore is expected to play after he surprised everyone by showing up […]
The Chicago Bears are trying to keep their recent success rolling against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, so they'll need all hands on deck.
That's why the latest news surrounding star wide receiver, DJ Moore, is so significant. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Moore is expected to play after he surprised everyone by showing up on Wednesday's injury report with an ankle issue.
Many assumed Moore would practice after turning in a full practice session on Friday, however, and that suspicion was confirmed early Sunday morning.
It's obviously a huge development for the Bears offense. Moore has been worth every penny since the team traded for him back in March. He's already matched his career-high seven receiving touchdowns in a single season and he's on pace to set a new career-best in yardage. His 1,071 receiving yards and seven TDs are currently eighth among all receivers and his 76 receptions are tied for 15th.
Now, we should be treated to what should be a premier matchup between Browns cornerback Denzel Ward and Moore. Ward has developed into one of the premier corners in the NFL, but he's listed as questionable after a shoulder injury forced him into limited practice participation throughout the week.
If Ward can't go, Moore will likely see a good chunk of Martin Emerson Jr., who is also a pretty solid corner, himself.
Either way, the Bears will have one of their biggest playmakers on the field and it will go a long way toward helping them win their third-straight game.
