Mooney hamstring issue could sideline him, forcing Bears to lean on other receivers and depth options.

Veteran WR option in Chicago; steady target availability with clearer role and less volatility than rookies, making him attractive on waiver wires.

Mooney returns from injury and immediately commands a large target share, highlighted by an 11-target performance in a game where the Falcons struggled to throw. His volume places him atop the waiver wire in many leagues as a reliable sooner-than-later pillar with QB upgrade potential.

Mooney is among the common waiver targets, but the article doesn’t detail a clear Week 4 role behind Burden and other Bears receivers.

Mooney remains part of Chicago’s target structure, facing a slate of matchups that test his consistency. In Week 3, his involvement could hinge on game flow and the Bears’ offense choices, with potential for a usable flex option in deeper formats.