Bears practice report:

DNP: Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet
Limited: Lucas Patrick
Full: Teven Jenkins, Noah Sewell, Equanimeous St. Brown

Related Players: D.J. Moore, Byron Pringle, Dante Pettis, Robert Tonyan

Justin Fields' legs yet again saved a mediocre passing game last week, and it looks like he may have to do without some of his best weapons yet again. D.J. Moore should be peppered with targets upon his return, which will make him a safe WR2 for Championship Week.

The Bears did not do enough to utilize D.J. Moore, who they acquired in a blockbuster trade with Carolina. Moore is expected to be the legit No. 1 receiver the Bears have been lacking in recent years, but he was targeted twice in the second quarter, with both catches totaling 25 yards. The ball did not come his way again.

“It’s important for us to be able to get the ball to our best skill,” Eberflus said. “We have to do a better job there. “Were the plays designed for [Justin Fields] to go there sometimes? Yep. And they had some different coverages rolled up to him at times and different things that they were doing, which some teams are going to do, but we certainly have to find ways to feed DJ and feed our skill.”

The Bears passing attack was supposed to be improved this year with the addition of Moore. But as the story said, Fields only had four passes travel at least 10 yards downfield. One of those plays resulted in a third quarter touchdown to Darnell Mooney. Another turned into a pick-six.

Sources say the Bears are trading the No. 1 overall pick to the Panthers in exchange for big-time compensation including multiple 1st rounders. Chicago loads up and lands at No. 9, while Carolina can draft its QB of the future.

Compensation update, per sources: Bears trading No. 1 overall pick to Carolina for:

-pick No. 9
-pick No. 61
-a first-round pick in 2024
-a second-round pick in 2025
-WR D.J. Moore

Moore finally cracked the four-touchdown mark in 2022, but he only gained 888 yards receiving after three straight 1157+ yard seasons. In theory, Justin Fields represents an upgrade from the quarterbacks that have been throwing to Moore in recent years. His arrival is a downgrade for Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet, though it was expected that the Bears would address the receiver position in a major way this offseason.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore, who exited Sunday's win early, will have imaging done today on his ankle. Tests will determine the seriousness of the injury.

Moore was in on 69/72 offensive snaps on Sunday, and his only fantasy output came on two rushes for six yards. He has been a borderline fantasy bust, with a rotating cast at quarterback, and now, possible finger and ankle ailments. Laviska Shenault led the team in targets (four) in Sam Darnold's second start of the season.

Panthers officially announced Baker Mayfield as their opening-day starting quarterback vs. the Cleveland Browns.

Related players: Sam Darnold, D.J. Moore, Christian McCaffrey

Mayfield gets a fresh start in Carolina. We expect him to post serviceable numbers for the Panthers. He was the QB18 in 2020 prior to a QB23 finish last season, though he dealt with some injuries. The weapons in Carolina are pretty solid. Moore is a solid WR1 and McCaffrey is arguably the best receiving back in the league.

Unsurprisingly after Sam Darnold's lackluster 2021 and the trade for Mayfield, it looks like the latter is in the driver seat as the team's QB1.

Related Players: D.J. Moore, Robbie Anderson

Per the article, “He’s definitely improving,” Panthers coach Matt Rhule said of Mayfield. “He gets more and more of a feel of what he can do at the line of scrimmage. What he’s done in 10 days is pretty impressive — or 10, 11 practices. He’s making really good jumps.” Mayfield would add stability to the skill position group like Darnold would not. This is good news for the WR group.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury.

Moore has now missed the first two practices of the week and is in jeopardy of missing Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will need to practice in some fashion on Friday to have a chance of playing on Sunday and will still likely be listed as questionable if he does. There is a good chance that he will see his snaps reduced even if he is active, so fantasy managers may want to avoid this situation if possible. Moore is currently our 22nd ranked wide receiver for Week 16.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule told reporters Wednesday that WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) will be a game-time decision.

The Panthers offense is in shambles. If Moore does play, he is barely a flex consideration with the team's issues at quarterback.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) is questionable for Week 15's game at Buffalo.

The Panthers offense is broken and will be facing a Bills team desperate for a win. Moore may be the only trustworthy Panther this week.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

The last thing Cam Newton or P.J. Walker needs is their top wideout to not be playing on game day.