Caleb Williams' Bears debut showed electric early moments but faded late, leaving Chicago with questions about pace and accuracy. Ben Johnson's lofty target of 4,000 yards and 70% completion remains a bold bet, even as Williams' Week 1 numbers drift from that ceiling. The upcoming showdown with Detroit dwarfs the drama, raising the fantasy stakes around Williams' rushing upside and the offense's rhythm.

For fantasy managers, Williams' dual threat keeps upside intact, but must be weighed against the volatility of a young passer behind a developing supporting cast. If the Bears fix timing and target distribution, the 4,000/70% path stays alive; if not, Week 2 could intensify the conversation around role clarity and potential roster tinkering.

Caleb Williams must surge on a hostile road as the Bears and Lions clash with an 0-1 start on the line. Bold predictions spotlight a deep-ball surge, Roschon Johnson delivering a goal-line TD, Dayo Odeyingbo staying hot, Cairo Santos rebounding, and Ben Johnson dialing a trick play. Williams eyes air yards; Johnson stabilizes Chicago’s ground game; Santos seeks kick-clip redemption as Detroit’s revamped offense tries to rebound under John Morton and Ben Johnson.

The fantasy edge centers on Williams’ arm in a tough environment, Johnson’s backfield leverage, and special-teams swings that could tilt field position. Monitor Johnson’s workload, Santos’ kicking volume, and how Odeyingbo pressures Detroit’s protection in a pivotal divisional showdown.

Moody signs with the Bears practice squad, igniting a real kicking duel in Chicago that could reshape the team s weekly scoring rhythm. A true camp battle may push Cairo Santos to extend his range and sharpen accuracy beyond 40 yards.

Moody, released by San Francisco after a Week 1 1-for-3 showing, carries a limited long-range profile and a draft pedigree that invites Aguayo comparisons. Chicago has chased kicking depth before, and this audition could tilt the job based on practice results and early-season conditions.

From a fantasy lens, competition can nudge the Bears toward cleaner red zone kicking and clearer weekly projections. If Moody struggles, Santos remains steady; if Moody shows the legs for longer kicks, Chicago could lean on him for higher range FG attempts and potential upside on cold weather days.

The move also keeps managers attentive to Week 2 weather, venue, and roster policy, since a single kick or weather-affected game could swing waiver decisions and streaming options for Bears kickers.