Player Outlook
Siemian is expected to be the backup quarterback behind Justin Fields in Chicago. Siemian has proven to be a serviceable thrower throughout his time in the league, but he's never been a quality Fantasy option and certainly would remain unexciting if he found playing time with the Bears. Siemian is no better than a late-round pick in two-QB leagues.
Player News
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Siemian signed a two-year deal with the Bears on Thursday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Siemian spent the 2021 season primarily as the backup in New Orleans. However, he did start for a string of five games in the middle of the season, during which he completed 57.2 percent of his passes for 1,083 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. While Siemian won't have the opportunity to start in Chicago barring an injury to Justin Fields, he has proven to be a solid backup and viable spot starter throughout his five-year career. Nick Foles also remains in the picture, but he was often a healthy scratch when the rest of the quarterback room was healthy in 2021.
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Siemian completed nine of 15 passes for 71 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Falcons. Siemian was forced into the game after Taysom Hill (foot) exited with a foot injury in the first half. The Saints relied heavily on Alvin Kamara and the run game, though Siemian was effective when called upon. He led the offense to the end zone twice, throwing for scores from 13 and five yards away. After serving as the backup and making spot starts in New Orleans for the 2021 season, Siemian will hit free agency this offseason and will likely look for another backup role around the league.
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The Saints activated Siemian (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Likewise for Taysom Hill (illness), allowing the Saints to have a more desirable Hill-Siemian setup at the top of the quarterback depth chart heading into Sunday's game against the Panthers. Siemian will serve as Hill's backup moving forward, while Week 16 starter Ian Book slides back down to third in the pecking order.
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The Saints didn't activate Siemian (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list, making him ineligible to play Monday versus the Dolphins, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Taysom Hill (illness) also wasn't activated from the COVID-19 list, leaving Ian Book to handle his first NFL start and practice squad call-up Blake Bortles as the Saints' Week 16 backup quarterback. Siemian's next chance to be available to the offense arrives Sunday versus the Panthers.
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Siemian tested positive for the coronavirus and will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list later Thursday, Jeff Duncan of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. The Saints are dealing with a minor COVID-19 outbreak at the moment, as Siemian is set to join tight ends Adam Trautman and Juwan Johnson on the list, while head coach Sean Payton and multiple executives in the organization have also tested positive in recent days. If Siemian isn't able to test out of NFL's COVID-19 protocol prior to Monday's game against the Dolphins, rookie Ian Book would serve as the backup to starting quarterback Taysom Hill.
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Completed Games
WK | OPP | PAATT | PACMP | PAYD | PATD | PAINT | RUYD | RUTD | FPTS |
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*1 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*2 | @CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*3 | @NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*4 | NYG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*5 | @WAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
*7 | @SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | TB | 29 | 16 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
9 | ATL | 41 | 25 | 249 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
10 | @TEN | 34 | 19 | 298 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
11 | @PHI | 40 | 22 | 214 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 29 |
12 | BUF | 29 | 17 | 163 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
*13 | DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*14 | @NYJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*15 | @TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*16 | MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*17 | CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | @ATL | 15 | 9 | 71 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 14 |
PROJECTION | 22 | 13 | 144 | 1 | 1 | 14 | - | 6 | |
* indicates player did not play that week |
Scheduled Games
WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
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1 | 09/11 | San Francisco 49ers | 13 | 18.80 |
2 | 09/18 | @Green Bay Packers | 19 | 19.44 |
3 | 09/25 | Houston Texans | 26 | 20.53 |
4 | 10/02 | @New York Giants | 8 | 18.12 |
5 | 10/09 | @Minnesota Vikings | 21 | 19.71 |
6 | 10/13 | Washington Commanders | 32 | 24.00 |
7 | 10/24 | @New England Patriots | 2 | 15.56 |
8 | 10/30 | @Dallas Cowboys | 4 | 16.22 |
9 | 11/06 | Miami Dolphins | 7 | 17.94 |
10 | 11/13 | Detroit Lions | 28 | 20.65 |
11 | 11/20 | @Atlanta Falcons | 30 | 22.06 |
12 | 11/27 | @New York Jets | 27 | 20.65 |
13 | 12/04 | Green Bay Packers | 19 | 19.44 |
14 | BYE | - | - | - |
15 | 12/18 | Philadelphia Eagles | 16 | 19.00 |
16 | 12/24 | Buffalo Bills | 1 | 13.05 |
17 | 01/01 | @Detroit Lions | 28 | 20.65 |
18 | 01/08 | Minnesota Vikings | 21 | 19.71 |
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Career Stats
Season | CmpPct | PaYd | PaTD | PaInt | RuYd | RuTD | FPTS |
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2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 57.4 | 1154 | 11 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 112 |
2020 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 50.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 59.0 | 2285 | 12 | 14 | 127 | 1 | 149 |
2016 | 59.5 | 3401 | 18 | 10 | 57 | 0 | 227 |
2015 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
3 Year Avg | 56.9 | 386 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
Career | 58.9 | 6843 | 41 | 27 | 203 | 2 |