DJ Moore Most starters to sit Thursday

Published: 2024-08-20 10:55:33

Coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday that the majority of Chicago's starters will sit for Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Eberflus specified that quarterback Caleb Williams won't play Thursday, and it seems all but assured that Moore will be included in the group of players held out until the regular-season opener against Tennessee. Moore has spent the offseason developing chemistry with Williams, whose presence under center promises to notably upgrade Chicago's passing game, even accounting for any time needed to adapt to the speed of the NFL. Even if the additions of Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze threaten Moore's ability to replicate his 28.8 percent target share from last season, an improved offense as a whole could represent a net positive to Moore's fantasy prospects, at least in terms of consistency.

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