Ben Johnson left Detroit for Chicago to become the Bears’ head coach on a five-year, $65 million deal after guiding the Lions to a league-best offense in 2024. Johnson cited proximity to Chicago, a rebuildable roster, and developing Caleb Williams as a top priority. Williams, the No. 1 pick in 2024, enters year two with lofty expectations as Johnson aims to mold him into a franchise quarterback. Johnson, 39, jumps from coordinator to head coach in a rare ascent.

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.

Detroit hosts Chicago in aWeek 2 clash of 0-1 NFC North teams, with Week 1 offensive hiccups looming large. Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy both flashed rookie jitters, while Detroit leans on Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson to spark a more efficient attack at home. NFL bettors lean toward the Lions around -6 with a lower total, reflecting concerns over how quickly either offense will click. For fantasy managers, the game offers a high-variance canvas and potential value plays as the divisional race heats up.

Public money has driven the line movement and unders, underscoring the fear of a rocky start for both offenses. The “Ben Johnson Bowl” storyline adds intrigue, but Detroit’s ability to control the pace and pressure the Bears could define a telling Week 2 narrative. In short, Lions advantage, but the arc for Williams and McCarthy will determine which fantasy assets emerge as viable bets or streams.

Week 2 fantasy QB rankings for 2025 spotlight the same mix of elite ceiling and plus-matchup upside that fantasy managers crave. Justin Fields’ rushing floor keeps him in QB1 territory, while Caleb Williams anchors a high-upside Bears offense as a top weekly option in Superflex. Mac Jones enters with a favorable Saints test, and Patrick Mahomes faces a stiff challenge in a rematch against Philadelphia. J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. sit as strong Superflex plays, with several veterans and youngsters rounding out the top tiers.

The Week 2 outlook emphasizes risk-reward: injuries and known blockers shift the value of several signal-callers, from Purdy’s out to Mahomes’ matchup dynamics, shaping lineup decisions for fantasy managers who need big weeks from their QBs to carry squads into the weekend.