Kalif Raymond Fantasy Football News & Podcast Insights

PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Raymond collected 8-of-9 targets for 89 yards in Week 1, an early beneficiary of a bigger role without DJ Moore in the receiving room. The source notes Ben Johnson wants the highest-scoring offense in NFL history, making Raymond a fantasy weapon. While he didn't score, he's worth stashing in an offense expected to light up the scoreboard.

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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kalif Raymond caught a highlight-reel pass from Caleb Williams on the run in Week 1 against Carolina, described by the source as an "Air Jordan" dime.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026SleeperNFL

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Notable Week 1 Target share leaders: Chicago - Kalif Raymond (31%) Miami - Malik Washington (29.6%) Green Bay - Matthew Golden (28.6%) Washington - Stefon Diggs (26.5%) Jacksonville - Parker Washington (26.1%) Cleveland - KC Concepcion (22.7%)

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NegativeSleeperSep 15, 2026Big Blue View

Kalif Raymond is a receiver to consider as a waiver wire pickup.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 50th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing Chicago vs. Minnesota.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond, a perceived tertiary weapon, led the Bears' receiving corps with eight catches for 84 yards in Chicago's 59-point offensive explosion against Carolina, out-producing top receiving weapons Luther Burden III (five catches, 63 yards) and Rome Odunze (two catches, 52 yards).

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PositiveBustSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Classified as 'Fool's Gold' by the source despite strong Week 1 performance. Raymond played 60% of Bears' offensive snaps with nine targets (more than Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze's eight combined) and finished 8-84-0 with a 31% target share. However, the source cautions against adding or spending big on him, noting that Odunze's calf injury likely inflated Raymond's involvement and snap share. The source recommends putting Raymond on a watch list rather than acquiring him on waivers.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Played 60% of the Bears' offensive snaps in Week 1 blowout of the Panthers, had nine targets (more than Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze's eight targets combined), and finished with 8 catches for 84 yards; his 31% Week 1 target share suggests he might have a more meaningful role in the Bears' passing game than most fantasy managers expected. Put on watch list.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Despite a productive Week 1, Kalif Raymond is viewed as a low-upside waiver option. He is expected to be the fourth or fifth option in the Lions' offense once the team is fully healthy and utilizing more 12/13 personnel. The source also prefers Kendrick Bourne as a waiver pickup over Raymond.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Raymond earned a 72.4 PFN Impact Score (40th of 64 WRs) in Week 1, placing him in the middle tier of wide receiver performance.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond earned a 72.4 PFN Impact Score (40th of 64 WRs) in Week 1, placing him in the middle tier of wide receivers despite the Bears' dominant offensive performance.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Bears Week 1 first-read targets (per @FantasyPtsData) Kalif Raymond - 6 Luther Burden - 5 Cole Kmet - 3 Colston Loveland - 2 Rome Odunze - 1 Jahdae Walker - 1

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Ron Stewart

Ron Stewart believes Khalif Raymond's 50% route share and 35% target share from Week 1 are unsustainable and will not hold moving forward.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Raymond played just six snaps in heavier formations without targets but was surprisingly dominant in 11 personnel, handling a 95% snap share and drawing targets on nine of his 17 pass snaps (8-84-0); this suggests Raymond will keep the No. 3 WR role, though it could hurt Odunze and Burden a bit around the edges.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Khalif Raymond put up 8-84-0 on nine targets with a 56% snap share and 56% route share. He had a 41% target share and was part of the Bears' explosive offensive performance, including a 28-yard gain.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Raymond received 8 receptions for 84 yards in Chicago's Week 1 explosion, taking targets away from expected tight end Colston Loveland.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Khalif Raymond is a recommended waiver wire pickup due to his nine-target, eight-catch, 84-yard performance in Week 1; he is on a high-powered offense and earned immediate trust from Caleb Williams, making him a priority add in three-wide receiver formats.

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PositiveSleeperSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Kalif Raymond is a priority waiver wire add in three-wide receiver formats after a strong Week 1 performance where he recorded eight catches for 84 yards on nine targets. He is on a high-powered offense and earned immediate trust from Caleb Williams, out-targeting teammates like Luther Burden and Rome Odunze.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond posted 8 receptions for 84 yards in Week 1 despite the Bears' 59-point blowout. The source notes this arbitrary box score is unlikely to repeat, but as the Bears' offense continues to dominate, more consistent fantasy production should follow.

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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Raymond posted an 8/84 line in Week 1 despite the Bears' 59-point offensive explosion, described as one of the most random box scores in NFL history. While such arbitrary production splits won't repeat, the Bears' rising offensive juggernaut should provide more consistent fantasy opportunities.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Kalif Raymond saw nine of 26 targets in the game, but the source views this as a situational anomaly rather than a long-term trend for the offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Raymond led all Bears pass catchers in Week 1 with 8 catches for 88 yards, emerging as a featured target in the offense despite being a veteran. His role as the team's leading receiver in a 261-yard passing game suggests offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finding creative ways to feature less-likely heroes alongside the team's star weapons.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond led all Bears pass catchers in Week 1 with eight catches for 88 yards, emerging as a key contributor in the passing game despite not being a typical featured receiver. The source highlights Raymond as an example of how offensive coordinator Ben Johnson can feature less-likely heroes while also maintaining a dominant ground game, showcasing the versatility of the Bears' offensive attack.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Raymond easily led the Bears with nine targets, eight catches, and 84 yards in Week 1, setting a career-high in receptions and posting his best yardage total since 2023. He did so on a pedestrian 58 percent route rate and led the Bears with a 33 percent first-read target share. The source says it's hard to imagine him being their top wideout going forward, but Ben Johnson clearly has a package of plays for the speedster that could make him a viable FLEX play. The source wouldn't spend any FAAB on Raymond but says he's worth stashing in deep leagues.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond led the Bears with nine targets, eight catches, and 84 yards in Week 1 despite running just 58 percent of routes, setting a career-high in receptions and posting his best yardage total since 2023; he led the team with a 33 percent first-read target share, suggesting Ben Johnson has a package of plays for the speedster that could make him a viable FLEX play, though it's hard to imagine him being the top wideout going forward.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Kalif Raymond recorded a career-high 8 receptions and added a 23-yard punt return. His breakout receiving performance reflects expanded offensive role and opportunity in the Bears' high-volume passing attack (552 yards, 26 first downs).

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kalif Raymond had 8 receptions, a career high, in the Bears' season-opening 59-37 win. He also contributed on special teams with a 23-yard punt return.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026SleeperNFL

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All offseason… “Rome Odunze is the WR1… Luther Burden is the WR1…. Colston Loveland is the primary pass catcher…” meanwhile Kalif Raymond in Week 1: 9 TAR (Team high) 8 REC (Team high) 84 Yards (Team high)

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Ryan Heath

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Time to drop all the stats (via @FantasyPtsData) you need to know about from Week 1! Fantasy football is back, baby! 1. The Bears scored 59 points today after Ben Johnson promised to break the NFL scoring record. But Kalif Raymond(!) led them with a 31.0% target share.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Kalif Raymond led the Bears with eight receptions for 84 yards in Week 1 against Carolina, demonstrating his role as a primary target in Chicago's pass-catching arsenal despite the presence of multiple other weapons.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raymond led the Bears with eight receptions for 84 yards in Week 1, demonstrating that the Bears' wide receiver group has multiple weapons capable of stepping up and contributing in the passing game.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Kalif Raymond lands in the Fool's Gold category for now, but his usage in the Bears' Week 1 blowout of the Panthers should have your attention. Raymond played 60% of the Bears' offensive snaps, had nine targets (more than Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze's eight targets combined) and finished with 8-84-0. Odunze was playing with a calf injury, which might explain why he played just under half of Chicago's offensive snaps. Still, Raymond's 31% Week 1 target share suggests that he might have a more meaningful role in the Bears' passing game than most fantasy managers expected.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Raymond was the only player on the Bears with more than five targets in Week 1, indicating he was a primary receiving option in Chicago's dominant 59-point performance against the Panthers.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kalif Raymond, the 32-year-old pass-catcher, led the Bears in receiving during the 59-37 Week 1 blowout victory over the Panthers. The source raises the question of whether he can build on this performance going forward, suggesting his big game could signal a potential breakout role in the Bears' high-powered offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Bears WR Kalif Raymond led the team in receiving targets in Week 1's 59-37 blowout victory over Carolina at age 32. The source highlighted his performance and raised the question of whether he can build on this strong Week 1 showing, suggesting his role and target volume may be sustainable going forward.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

WR3 Kalif Raymond was heavily involved in Week 1 despite Luther Burden's presence, seeing 60% snaps and 57.9% routes with a team-high 34.6% target share (40.9% TPRR) compared to Burden's 19.2% target share (18.5% TPRR). This elevated role for Raymond came in a game where the Bears flirted with 60 points.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Underdog NFL

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Notable WR FF performances (half-point PPR): Jalen Coker - 29.8 Christian Watson - 29.7 Justin Jefferson - 27.2 — DJ Moore - 18.5 Parker Washington - 16.8 — Matthew Golden - 12.5 Kalif Raymond - 12.4 — Puka Nacua - 9.9 Luther Burden - 7.0 DeVonta Smith - 6.8 — Brian Thomas Jr. - 5.5 Drake London - 4.5 Marvin Harrison Jr. - 3.8 Terry McLaurin - 2.4 Ja'Marr Chase - 2.2

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Ryan Heath

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Time to drop all the stats (via @FantasyPtsData) you need to know about from Week 1! Fantasy football is back, baby! 1. The Bears scored 59 points today after Ben Johnson promised to break the NFL scoring record. But Kalif Raymond(!) led them with a 31.0% target share.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Underdog NFL

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Target share leaders, per @SumerSports: Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 45.8% Justin Jefferson - 39.1% Amon-Ra St. Brown - 35.9% Kalif Raymond - 34.6% Puka Nacua - 33.3%

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The 10-year veteran nearly matched his career high in single-game targets, running a similar number of routes as the two starters during the first half when the game was still competitive (Odunze 16, Burden 15, Raymond 13). Raymond challenged Burden for layup targets and earned more looks from the interior, nearly splitting slot reps with Burden. His unexpected high target volume suggests he may have carved out a meaningful role in the Bears' passing game.

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