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September 9, 2025

Justin Jefferson Had Uplifting Message for Bears Rookie After His Quiet NFL Debut

Sports Illustrated

Justin Jefferson Had Uplifting Message for Bears Rookie After His Quiet NFL Debut

Burden’s NFL debut for Chicago was quiet, targeted once for a negative gain, but Justin Jefferson’s postgame pep talk signaled a path forward. Jefferson’s own slow start before becoming a yardage force offers Burden a blueprint for seizing opportunities as the Bears’ passing game develops.

What does Luther Burden III’s Week 1 reveal about his fantasy outlook for the Bears?Can Justin Jefferson’s example guide Burden toward a breakout season, and how long might that take?What draft/waiver strategy should fantasy managers use for Bears WRs after Burden’s debut?How might Burden’s red-zone chances and fantasy value evolve with Jefferson’s mentorship?

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