Welcome to our Raiders vs. Bears fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em matchups analysis article for Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season.
Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!
Las Vegas Raiders at Chicago Bears
Spread: Raiders -3.0
Implied Total: Raiders (20.25) vs. Bears (17.25)
Pace: Raiders (21st) vs. Bears (23rd)
Raiders Off. DVOA: -2.6% Pass (22nd), -28.4% Rush (30th)
Bears Off. DVOA: -8.5% Pass (28th), -0.1% Rush (9th)
Raiders Def. DVOA: 8.4% Pass (16th), 2.0% Rush (27th)
Bears Def. DVOA: 32.4% Pass (30th), -10.3% Rush (17th)
Matchups We Love
Raiders WRs
The Davante Adams shoulder injury seems to have sapped some of his production. It's also possible that Bill Belichick schemed up a defensive plan to shut him down as he so often does. In either case, it's opened the door for Jakobi Meyers, who looks like an excellent signing for the Raiders. Jimmy Garoppolo was taken to hospital for a back injury. This time they handed the reigns to Brian Hoyer, who is a competent veteran backup. I'd expect him to get the nod. The matchup is fantastic, locking both these receivers into your lineup, especially with injuries and bye weeks.
UPDATE: As expected, Garoppolo is out and Hoyer will get the start.
Josh Jacobs (RB, LV)
As anticipated, Jacobs had a tough time on the ground running for just 3.1 yards per carry. However, when you get 25 rushing attempts and five targets, efficiency isn't such a concern. Projecting a similar volume in a plus-matchup means Jacobs has a shot to crack the top 10 this week.
Matchups We Hate
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Notable Injuries
Khalil Herbert (ankle)
Roschon Johnson (concussion)
Justin Fields (thumb)
Jimmy Garoppolo (back)
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