Chase Claypool

Week 13 vs. Green Bay Packers

Chase Claypool saw increased playing time finally, playing on 67% of the offensive snaps for Chicago in Week 12. Claypool was targeted five times in the game, finishing 2-51. The Bears will likely lean more on Claypool moving forward with Darnell Mooney being out for the season. But, as we saw last week, that doesn't mean much if Trevor Siemian is going to be starting at QB. Even if Fields was healthy, this Bears' passing attack has been poor all season, averaging a league-worst 131.2 yards. Claypool should be viewed as a mid-tier WR3 in an OK matchup vs. the Packers (17th aFPA).

Week 11 at Atlanta Falcons

Chase Claypool is still being sprinkled into this Bears offense as he once again didn't play a whole lot last week. In his two games with Chicago, Claypool has played 35% and 31% of the offensive snaps. And he's not doing much when he's on the field, finishing with stat lines of 2-13 and 1-8. There's a chance Claypool turns things around this week as he draws a favorable matchup against the Falcons (32nd aFPA). But he's a fairly risky play considering his low production in Chicago so far. Claypool should be viewed as a low-end WR4 play for Week 11.

Week 7 at Miami Dolphins
Three weeks ago, Chase Claypool had zero catches. He bounced back the next week for a decent game, but last week was his best outing of the season. He caught seven passes for 96 yards and became the first Steelers wide receiver to catch a touchdown this season. The potential is always there for him, but he seems to disappear at times.

The matchup is not favorable this Sunday as the Dolphins are ranked 10th in aFPA to wide receivers. We want to see more games like this from Claypool before we move him up in the rankings so he should remain on the bench for Week 7.