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Fantasy football starts/sits for Black Friday expert advice for all Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 13 matchups on Black Friday football. Our start em, sit em picks for Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams, A.J. Brown, others
Welcome to our start/sit chart for the Black Friday slate of Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. Below you will find our start/sit matchups chart for all players in on the slate from the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, Jalen Hurts, Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams, DJ Moore and others. Which Bears and Eagles players should you start or sit in Week 13?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 13, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 13, RotoBallers!
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Chicago Bears Start/Sit Matchups
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| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Rome Odunze, WR | Start | 115 | @ PHI |
| Caleb Williams, QB | Start | 110.4 | @ PHI |
| DJ Moore, WR | Start | 108.7 | @ PHI |
| D'Andre Swift, RB | Start | 107.5 | @ PHI |
| Cairo Santos, K | Start | 107.4 | @ PHI |
| Kyle Monangai, RB | Start | 106.1 | @ PHI |
| Colston Loveland, TE | Start | 106 | @ PHI |
| Chicago Bears, DEF | Risky Start | 102.6 | @ PHI |
| Luther Burden III, WR | Sit | 100.5 | @ PHI |
| Cole Kmet, TE | Sit | 99.5 | @ PHI |
| Olamide Zaccheaus, WR | Sit | 99.2 | @ PHI |
| Durham Smythe, TE | Sit | 95.2 | @ PHI |
| Tyson Bagent, QB | Sit | 92.1 | @ PHI |
Colston Loveland, TE, Bears
Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland hauled in four of five targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Loveland has emerged as a key contributor in this Bears' passing attack, totaling 40 or more yards in four straight weeks. However, veteran Cole Kmet remains a factor, splitting the snaps evenly in Week 12 (65%).
While Loveland is showcasing his potential, the Bears are the fifth-most run-heavy team in the NFL, and have seven receivers who have 195 yards or more on the season. Loveland faces a tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to tight ends this season. With a crowded receiving room and a tough matchup, Loveland is a risky start in Week 13.
Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears
Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai out-snapped D'Andre Swift 34 to 26 in Week 12's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Monangai finished with 12 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown in the game, while Swift had eight carries for 15 yards with one reception (one target) for 14 yards. That decision was impacted by Swift losing a fumble, but it could lead to more opportunities for Monangai in future weeks.
It was the first game all season where the rookie seventh-rounder played more snaps than Swift, with both players active. Monangai seemingly has the upper hand in goal-line work as well, recording a team-high five carries inside the 10-yard line over the past three weeks and finding the end zone in three straight games. He carries FLEX value with solid touchdown upside for Black Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles Start/Sit Matchups
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| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Jalen Hurts, QB | Start | 112.5 | vs. CHI |
| A.J. Brown, WR | Start | 111.5 | vs. CHI |
| Saquon Barkley, RB | Start | 110.3 | vs. CHI |
| DeVonta Smith, WR | Start | 109.9 | vs. CHI |
| Dallas Goedert, TE | Risky Start | 102.6 | vs. CHI |
| Jahan Dotson, WR | Sit | 101 | vs. CHI |
| Jake Elliott, K | Sit | 100 | vs. CHI |
| Philadelphia Eagles, DEF | Sit | 99.5 | vs. CHI |
| Tank Bigsby, RB | Sit | 98.4 | vs. CHI |
| Grant Calcaterra, TE | Sit | 97.6 | vs. CHI |
| A.J. Dillon, RB | Sit | 97.5 | vs. CHI |
| Will Shipley, RB | Sit | 97 | vs. CHI |
| Kylen Granson, TE | Sit | 94.8 | vs. CHI |
DeVonta Smith, WR, Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (shoulder, chest, illness) is off the injury report and is all systems go for Friday's game against the Chicago Bears. Smith was a non-participant in Tuesday and Wednesday's practice, but practiced in full on Thursday. The 27-year-old has been hot recently, topping 80 receiving yards or more in three of his last five games.
Overall, he has caught 55 passes for 754 yards and three touchdowns over 11 weeks. The Bears' defense is getting healthier and is expected to get standout defensive back Jaylon Johnson (groin) back on Friday. Despite Johnson's return, Smith is a low-end WR2 in fantasy against the Bears and is ranked 22nd among all wideouts heading into Week 13.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert let down once again last week, tallying his fifth straight performance with fewer than 50 yards. In fact, Goedert has only eclipsed that number once this season-in Week 6 when he finished with 110 yards. His once-remarkable touchdown streak now feels like a distant memory as he has failed to find the end zone in three consecutive games.
What's also concerning is his lack of targets; Goedert has recorded three or fewer looks in three of his last five outings. He has become a rather untrustworthy player lately, so it's difficult to be optimistic about him this week, even against a Bears defense giving up the seventh-most fantasy points to tight ends. Goedert has some work to do to be considered elite again, and for now, he is only valuable if he starts seeing more red zone work.
He's a high-risk, high-reward TE2 in Week 13.
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 13 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like A.J. Brown, Dallas Goedert, Jalen Hurts, Rome Odunze, Caleb Williams, DJ Moore. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 13.
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