Fantasy Player Profile Austin Booker
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vs. DET: #20 vs opposing DL - 15.24 FPA
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Quiet finale caps breakout
Booker recorded three tackles in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Booker finished with 35 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble across 10 games after missing the first eight contests with a knee injury. He routinely played over 80 percent of the snaps and took a major step forward after recording just 1.5 sacks as a rookie in 2024. He is under contract through 2027 and profiles as a rising IDP asset if his health holds.
Published: Mon, Jan 5 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Adds to sack surge
Booker recorded three tackles, including one solo and 1.0 sacks in the Bears' 42-38 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Booker now has 3.5 of his 4.5 sacks over his last three contests, accounting for the majority of his big-play production this season. He has posted between two and four tackles in all but two games, underscoring his reliance on sacks for fantasy value. That profile makes him a low-floor, sack-dependent IDP option.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 8:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues recent sack surge
Booker recorded seven tackles, including four solo, and 0.5 sacks in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over the Packers on Saturday.
Analysis: Booker now has 2.5 of his 3.5 sacks over his last two contests, accounting for nearly all of his big-play production this season. He has posted between two and four tackles in all but two games, underscoring his reliance on sacks for fantasy value. That profile makes him a low-floor, sack-dependent IDP option.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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Registers multiple sacks in victory
Booker recorded four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Booker now has 3.0 sacks in eight games, though the two Sunday were his first since his first action of the season in Week 9. With limited tackle volume most weeks, he profiles as a low-floor IDP who provides value primarily when he reaches the sack column.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 5:15am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from IR
The Bears activated Booker (knee) from injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Booker practiced in full all of Week 8 but wasn't cleared to return in time for Chicago's loss to the Ravens. Now, however, the 2024 fifth-round pick appears on track to make his 2025 debut Sunday on the road against Cincinnati. Booker figures to handle a depth role in Chicago's defensive end rotation behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo.
Published: Tue, Oct 28 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Booker (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Kansas practiced in full throughout the week, but it now appears he's not ready to return from IR just yet. Booker has yet to play this year after recording 21 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, across 17 games during his rookie season.
Published: Sat, Oct 25 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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Begins week with full practice
Booker (knee) participated in practice fully Wednesday.
Analysis: Booker is still on injured reserve, though he was designated to return Oct. 7. He has until Oct. 28 to be activated or else be forced to miss the remainder of the season. Booker was able to log a trio of full practices last week, so he seems to be closing in on a return.
Published: Wed, Oct 22 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Remaining on IR
Booker (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Booker was a full participant in practice all week, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to be activated from injured reserve. He opened the season on IR, so his next opportunity to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Published: Sat, Oct 18 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for MNF
Booker (knee) has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game versus Washington.
Analysis: Booker remains on injured reserve and wasn't activated ahead of the Bears' Week 6 date with the Commanders. He was designated for return Tuesday, which opened his 21-day practice window. Booker's next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Saints.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Chance to play vs. Washington
Booker (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Booker started the regular season on injured reserve due to a knee injury that he suffered during preseason action in August. He was designated to return Thursday and was a full participant in all three practices this past week, but he will need to be activated from IR before making his 2025 regular-season debut. The 2024 fifth-rounder tallied 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign.
Published: Sat, Oct 11 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Thursday
Booker (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Booker remains on injured reserve and has yet to play this season, but the Bears opened his 21-day practice window earlier this week, and he appears to have a good shot at suiting up against Washington on Monday night.
Published: Thu, Oct 9 at 7:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Designated for return
Booker (knee) was designated for return from injured reserve by Chicago on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: This opens Booker's 21-day practice window for activation. He's yet to appear in a game this season after playing in all 17 regular-season contests as a rookie in 2024.
Published: Tue, Oct 7 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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Sent to injured reserve
The Bears placed Booker (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Analysis: Booker will be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Selected in the fifth round of the 2024 Draft, Booker appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie last season, logging 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Published: Thu, Aug 28 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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In jeopardy to miss Week 1
Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters Friday that Booker is going to be out for "a few weeks" due to a knee injury, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Analysis: Booker suffered the injury during the Bears' second preseason game against the Bills, which prevented him from playing against the Chiefs on Friday. The 2024 fifth-rounder is projected to serve in a rotational role at defensive end behind Montez Sweat and Dayo Odeyingbo. Dominique Robinson (ankle), Tanoh Kpassagnon and Daniel Hardy would be candidates to step into a backup role on the Bears' defensive line if Booker cannot suit up in Week 1 against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Early exit Sunday
Booker (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: Booker suffered a knee injury in the second half, finishing his night with two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed. The defensive end has compiled 4.0 sacks so far in the preseason, and he'll look to be back in action in the team's preseason finale against the Chiefs on Friday.
Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Part-time role as rookie
Booker tallied one stop in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: After being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, Booker played 24 percent of the snaps for Chicago, leading to 21 tackles, including 1.5 sacks. If Darrell Taylor leaves as a free agent, Booker may be able to move up the depth chart as he enters the second year of a four-year contract with the Bears.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @CIN, | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 6.00 |
| 10 | NYG, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 11 | @MIN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 12 | PIT, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 13 | @PHI, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 14 | @GB, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.00 |
| 15 | CLE, | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 7.50 |
| 16 | GB, | 4 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| 17 | @SF, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 18 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
- Austin Booker delivers a hit-stick sack to Jordan LoveSat, Jan 10 at 6:12pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love for a 1-yard loss.
- Austin Booker sneaks up behind Purdy for MONSTER 7-yard sackSun, Dec 28 at 6:45pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker takes down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as if he is his prey on 7-yard sack.
- Austin Booker denies Browns end zone to clinch 31-3 with fourth-down sackSun, Dec 14 at 1:21pm
The Chicago Bears defense holds the Cleveland Browns out of the end zone with back-to-back sacks on the final two plays of the game, as defensive lineman Austin Booker seals his team's 31-3 victory with a 5-yard takedown of quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
- Austin Booker's clutch third down sack knocks Browns out of field goal rangeSun, Dec 14 at 11:36am
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders for a 9-yard loss on third down to move the Browns out of field goal range and force a punt.
- Austin Booker begins fourth quarter with sack-fumble for Bears takeaway vs. BengalsSun, Nov 2 at 12:48pm
On the opening play of the fourth quarter, Chicago Bears defensive lineman Austin Booker sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, forcing a fumble as teammate Gervon Dexter recovers the ball.
- Austin Booker registers fourth sack of preseason to stall Bills' driveSun, Aug 17 at 6:24pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Mike White for an 11-yard loss.
- Austin Booker adds a strip-sack to his tally, forcing a turnover inside the Dolphins' 5-yard lineSun, Aug 10 at 12:14pm
Austin Booker tallies his third sack of the day, a strip-sack of Miami Dolphins' quarterback Quinn Ewers, to set the Bears' offense up inside the Dolphins' 5-yard line.
- Austin Booker's second sack of Wilson forces a Dolphins' puntSun, Aug 10 at 11:50am
Chicago Bears' defensive lineman Austin Booker bags his second sack of Miami Dolphins' quarterback Zach Wilson.
- Austin Booker's sack of Wilson hands Dolphins an 8-yard lossSun, Aug 10 at 11:12am
Chicago Bears' defensive lineman Austin Booker brings down Miami Dolphins' quarterback Zach Wilson for an 8-yard loss.
- Austin Booker sacks Bryce Young on fourth downSun, Oct 6 at 2:33pm
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Austin Booker sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 2-yard loss on fourth down.
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Up Next- Austin Booker delivers a hit-stick sack to Jordan LoveSat, Jan 10 at 6:12pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love for a 1-yard loss.
- Austin Booker sneaks up behind Purdy for MONSTER 7-yard sackSun, Dec 28 at 6:45pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker takes down San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as if he is his prey on 7-yard sack.
- Austin Booker denies Browns end zone to clinch 31-3 with fourth-down sackSun, Dec 14 at 1:21pm
The Chicago Bears defense holds the Cleveland Browns out of the end zone with back-to-back sacks on the final two plays of the game, as defensive lineman Austin Booker seals his team's 31-3 victory with a 5-yard takedown of quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
- Austin Booker's clutch third down sack knocks Browns out of field goal rangeSun, Dec 14 at 11:36am
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders for a 9-yard loss on third down to move the Browns out of field goal range and force a punt.
- Austin Booker begins fourth quarter with sack-fumble for Bears takeaway vs. BengalsSun, Nov 2 at 12:48pm
On the opening play of the fourth quarter, Chicago Bears defensive lineman Austin Booker sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, forcing a fumble as teammate Gervon Dexter recovers the ball.
- Austin Booker registers fourth sack of preseason to stall Bills' driveSun, Aug 17 at 6:24pm
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Mike White for an 11-yard loss.
- Austin Booker adds a strip-sack to his tally, forcing a turnover inside the Dolphins' 5-yard lineSun, Aug 10 at 12:14pm
Austin Booker tallies his third sack of the day, a strip-sack of Miami Dolphins' quarterback Quinn Ewers, to set the Bears' offense up inside the Dolphins' 5-yard line.
- Austin Booker's second sack of Wilson forces a Dolphins' puntSun, Aug 10 at 11:50am
Chicago Bears' defensive lineman Austin Booker bags his second sack of Miami Dolphins' quarterback Zach Wilson.
- Austin Booker's sack of Wilson hands Dolphins an 8-yard lossSun, Aug 10 at 11:12am
Chicago Bears' defensive lineman Austin Booker brings down Miami Dolphins' quarterback Zach Wilson for an 8-yard loss.
- Austin Booker sacks Bryce Young on fourth downSun, Oct 6 at 2:33pm
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Austin Booker sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 2-yard loss on fourth down.