Week 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Equanimeous St. Brown led the Bears in receiving yards in Week 13, finishing 3-85 on four targets. He also ran the ball once for one yard. His 85 receiving yards were a season high and it's the only time this season he's topped 50 receiving yards in a game. Until he has some consistent production, we'd avoid him in fantasy.
Week 8 at Dallas Cowboys
Equanimeous St. Brown led the Bears in targets last week with seven, finishing 4-48. Overall, though, St. Brown hasn't been producing much this season. He's averaging just 1.4 receptions for 22.6 yards. Add on a tough matchup against the Cowboys in Week 8, and St. Brown is someone you can avoid.
Week 7 at New England Patriots
Equanimeous St. Brown was barely involved in the Bears offense last week, seeing 0 targets despite playing 64% of the offensive snaps. He had just one offensive touch, a carry which went for one yard. St. Brown is averaging just 25.6 scrimmage yards per game this season. Add in a tough Patriots matchup this week, and St. Brown becomes someone you want to avoid in fantasy.
Week 4 at New York Giants
Equanimeous St. Brown had a decent outing in Week 3, breaking free on a 41-yard carry. He also added a 20-yard reception and another 2-yard run for 63 scrimmage yards. St. Brown actually leads the Bears in receiving yards with 77, edging out Dante Pettis who only has one catch. Mooney is the only Bears WR really worth consideration, and even he is a risky option. St. Brown is nothing more than a Hail Mary play in Week 4.
Week 3 vs. Houston Texans
Equanimeous St. Brown led all Bears in targets in Week 2, although that's not saying much considering he only had four. St. Brown finished 2-39-0 after going 1-18-1 in Week 1. St. Brown has been the Bears' most productive receiver, which says more about Chicago's passing attack than it does for Brown's own talents. Mooney is the receiver to own in this offense, while St. Brown, Dante Pettis, and Byron Pringle fight for what little scraps are left. You can avoid St. Brown in Week 3 despite a favorable matchup vs. the Texans, unless you play in very deep leagues.
Week 2 at Green Bay Packers
Equanimeous St. Brown tied Darnell Mooney with the most targets among Bears WRs in Week 1 (3), and finished 1-18-1. It's hard to draw too much from a game where Justin Fields finished with eight completions, but for the moment it seems St. Brown is the clear No. 2 WR. He'll likely be third in line for targets behind Darnell Mooney and David Montgomery. But in this Bears offense, will that be enough to make him a relevant fantasy player? Likely not. He can be avoided.
Week 8 at Arizona Cardinals
"Next man up" is a common saying in football, and so it goes even in fantasy football. Equanimeous St. Brown has played five games in 2021, accruing just three targets so far with no more than one in any particular game. Still, no Davante Adams or Allen Lazard this week means someone has to catch the ball for the Green Bay Packers, and EQSB might have to be that guy. The Arizona Cardinals rank 13th-lowest in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed (aFPA) to wide receivers, which does impact his upside, but our models project him just outside the top-50 at wide receiver this week You could do worse if you're desperate.
Week 17 vs. Detroit Lions
St. Brown had a career game last week with five receptions for 94 yards, but is now dealing with a head injury. He shouldn't be in your lineup.
