The Chicago Bears are hoping for some momentum after their 0-3 start. The team is preparing to play the Oakland Raiders in Week 4 and remain hopeful that a few of their playmakers will be back on the field to push the momentum and put some points on the board. Injuries have been a big issue so far for the team, but seeing Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery back at practice is giving the team some hope.
According to Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com, Cutler and Jeffery were both back at practice which is a good sign for their status in Week 4. Cutler has been dealing with a hamstring strain that was supposed to leave him out for two weeks as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. However, head coach John Fox hinted that Cutler might have been able to play in Week 4 leaving many to believe he might be active against the Raiders. But there has been no confirmation of Cutler starting, only that he has returned to practice.
The Bears needed Cutler. Under the direction of Jimmy Clausen, the offense punted 10 times while scoring no points in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Fox was not pleased with his team's efforts and would likely love to have Cutler back under center against the Raiders in order to avoid a losing streak that could get out of hand.
"We need to generate more than zero points to win games, there's no doubt," Fox said, via NFL.com.
The return of Jeffery could help with that. The leading wide receiver has not had the idea start to the season. Jeffery missed all of the preseason with a calf injury and has been out the past two games with a hamstring issue. The wide receiver was seen on the field for practice on Wednesday. While he did not participate in team drills, he worked out with the training staff as ESPN.com reports the Bears are hopeful he plays Sunday.
The return of Jeffery would greatly help the struggling wide receiver group. With the changes in Oakland's secondary, the receivers have a chance to make some plays on Sunday. Martellus Bennett is a must-start in fantasy as the Raiders have struggled to defend tight ends all season. Eddie Royal and Marquess Wilson will continue to be relied upon heavily if Jeffery is out once again.
