Austin Booker’s breakout against Miami was loud: three sacks, six tackles, three tackles for loss, four QB hits and a forced fumble. He pressured the edge relentlessly and flashed the quickness and bend Chicago hoped to unlock, giving the Bears a genuine pre-season spark at the position.

If the momentum sticks, Booker could push for a bigger role in 2025. The Bears’ staff emphasized a growing rush toolbox, and a continued preseason surge would push fantasy managers to monitor his sub-packages and potential volume as the season nears.

Booker’s first sack came on a play-action, winning off the edge after staying disciplined; the second was a spin move into the interior, beating Germain Ifedi. The third sack produced a forced fumble recovered by Power Echols, underscoring his disruptive potential and the defense’s emerging depth. Drafted in 2024, Booker remains young with clear upside as Chicago eyes a more aggressive pass rush in 2025.