Analysts draft D'Andre Swift and Luther Burden III for Chicago Bears
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

During a 12-person fantasy football draft held Tuesday, participants selected multiple Chicago Bears players to build their rosters. Analyst Chris Allen drafted running back D'Andre Swift, citing his expected role in the team's offense and potential for goal-line carries. Later in the same round, analyst Scott Pianowski selected wide receiver Luther Burden III. The pick followed reports that Burden returned to practice after being sidelined in August with a groin injury. The selection of Bears players reflects ongoing debate regarding the team's offensive distribution heading into the season. Chicago features five players within the top 100 of Yahoo's consensus rankings.
- •Chris Allen drafted D'Andre Swift in the fourth round as a consistent running option.
- •Scott Pianowski selected wide receiver Luther Burden III despite his recent groin injury.
- •Bears players hold four spots in the top 50 of Yahoo's consensus rankings.
- •The Chicago offense remains a focal point for fantasy analysts entering the 2026 season.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yahoo Fantasy Expert League LIVE Draft Stream
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears offer floor and ceiling cases in Round 4 of Yahoo Fantasy Expert League draft
"Matt Harmon, Josh Norris, Justin Boone, Hayden Winks and a cast of our top flight yahoo fantasy experts 'enter the chat and draft room' for a LIVE 15-round, 12-team draft. This is no mock, as the 12 experts pick their teams for the Yahoo Fantasy Expert League to determine who is the greatest Yahoo of them all. Enjoy the picks, banter and potential bullying.
"The Bears were a popular target in Round 4 of our Yahoo Fantasy Expert League draft, but for different reasons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:00 AMYahoo Fantasy Expert League LIVE Draft Stream
Matt Harmon, Josh Norris, Justin Boone, Hayden Winks and a cast of our top flight yahoo fantasy experts 'enter the chat and draft room' for a LIVE 15-round, 12-team draft. This is no mock, as the 12 experts pick their teams for the Yahoo Fantasy Expert League to determine who is the greatest Yahoo of them all. Enjoy the picks, banter and potential bullying.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:47 AMChicago Bears offer floor and ceiling cases in Round 4 of Yahoo Fantasy Expert League draft
The Bears were a popular target in Round 4 of our Yahoo Fantasy Expert League draft, but for different reasons.
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