The Chicago Bears will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Caleb Williams.
Is Caleb Williams Playing in Week 14?
Williams is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Williams in Week 14?
The Bears are rolling right now, and the Ben Johnson system is being executed, but in the fantasy world, it looks nothing like it did in Detroit a season ago.
That’s fine for the leaders of the NFC North, but Williams isn’t a viable option for us right now, and the Packers on an extended week isn’t exactly a spot where I expect that to flip.
How was Chicago able to upset Philadelphia on Black Friday? Well, 281 rushing yards help,s and over 38 minutes of possession is a good way to get it done.
Some teams require their best players to put up massive fantasy numbers in order to keep up (think the 2024 Bengals) ,and those are the situations that lead us to success. Offenses like this, the Chicago one, are often detrimental.
We see the success, and we want a piece of the action. Williams has the tools of a fantasy asset, and we saw it earlier in the season, but he was under 59% complete in every November game, has failed to throw for multiple scores in three of his past four, and has cleared 27 rushing yards in nine of his past 11.
He’s a game manager as far as we are concerned. The turnover he threw last week was his first in over a month, a result of a conservative plan. The Rome Odunze breakout season has hit the skids, and Williams has gone four straight without a 30-yard completion.
He’s developing into a better NFL QB but regressing as a fantasy option. He spread out the looks in Week 13 (3-6 targets to six of his teammates), another trait that holds more weight in “real” football than our game.
The growth is great for this franchise and bad for us. Both things can be true.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Williams’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Williams is projected to score 13.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Williams to throw for 185 yards and 1.0 passing touchdowns with 0.3 interceptions. Williams could also add 26 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Bears at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 23 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
