Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions:
Is DJ Moore RB2 this week? — @nflchikennugget
I don’t think so. Rookie Kyle Monangai was on the field during the portion of practice Wednesday that was open to the media. I imagine there’s a decent chance the Bears will elevate Brittain Brown from the practice squad for Monday’s game, especially if Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t spotted at practice Wednesday, is unavailable.
I never saw a concept run away with the imagination of both fans and the media more than the idea that Moore might be the backup running back this week for the Bears. Or any kind of running back for that matter.
One of the main reasons why rookie running backs have a hard time getting on the field in the NFL is because they don’t know how to pass block. Even without Monangai or Johnson, I can’t imagine the Bears putting the protection of Caleb Williams into Moore’s hands. If Moore gets the ball as a running back at all, my guess is that it’s as no more than the occasional gimmick.
If I’m a defensive coordinator, I’m telling my guys that if they see Moore hit the backfield, it’s a pretty good guess he’s getting the ball. Because unless he’s running a pass route, it’s unlikely he’s going to be able to do much on the field without it in his hands.