Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on rebound potential for Pacheco, Mason, and Swift. Pacheco faces a stingy Eagles front and could see his workload grow, while Mason has momentum in Minnesota and looks poised to seize bellcow duties. Swift must translate earlier flashes into efficient carries and strong pass-game work against Detroit, still offering PPR upside.

Beyond these three, Judkins, Warren, Ridley, Odunze, Olave, Williams, and Meyers offer viable flex or streamer appeal, depending on format and roster depth. The analysis emphasizes workload, matchup, and efficiency to guide Week 2 starts and sits.

Week 1 fines centered on Chicago and Philadelphia, led by Cole Kmet’s $17,389 penalty for a leg whip on a D’Andre Swift rush. Noah Sewell followed with $6,174 for a hip-drop that wasn’t penalized in real time, and Jakorian Bennett hit $23,186 for a hip-drop. Jalen Carter’s week’s pay and ejection also factor into the league’s discipline narrative. For fantasy, watch Kmet’s target share and Bears’ blocking discipline, plus how the Eagles’ backfield roles shift as penalties influence on-field usage.

The Bears’ prime-time defeat to Minnesota stings fantasy rosters. Chicago led 17-6 and outgained the Vikings 254-85 before a sequence of penalties and a 50-yard Cairo Santos miss flipped momentum, sparking a late crumble. The loss reshapes confidence in the direction of the team to 48% from 85%, and a stiff test against Detroit looms as fantasy managers re-scout the offense’s rhythm and special-teams risk.

Key notes for fantasy bets: D'Andre Swift popped a 12-yard catch on a drive that started the fourth, Santos missed the field goal, and the Bears’ offense looked good in bursts but stalled in critical moments. Fields flashed efficiency early, but the late-game sequence exposed play-calling and clock-management questions. Detroit’s visit portends a must-watch bounce-back opportunity for Chicago’s skill players, while Santos’ leg remains a volatile variable to monitor in week-to-week rosters.