Caleb Williams opened Week 1 with 10 straight completions, a Bears franchise record since 1976, but Chicago’s offense stalled after an early TD and failed to finish the game. Williams finished 21 of 35 for 210 yards with 1 TD and added 58 rushing yards plus a rushing score, yet blamed execution and missed chances on key drives to DJ Moore and Cole Kmet, including an intentional grounding play that cost them.

Nahshon Wright’s 74-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second half swung momentum to Minnesota, while J.J. McCarthy matched Williams’ early success and became the first QB in NFL history to account for three fourth-quarter touchdowns in his debut, as the Vikings rallied from halftime down.

For fantasy minds, Williams’ rushing floor remains intriguing, but the Bears will need smoother execution and more target distribution from Moore and Kmet to unlock upside. Minnesota’s late surge adds a caution flag for Bears pass-catchers and suggests watching how the Vikings leverage their passing attack moving forward.

Chicago opened Week 1 with promise but fell 27-24 to Minnesota, leaving Bears fans with a blend of hype and frustration. Caleb Williams flashed upside yet couldn’t sustain positive drives, while J.J. McCarthy and a second-half Vikings surge tilted the score. Dayo Odeyingbo anchored Chicago’s defensive front with a sack and multiple QB pressures, and Gervon Dexter started to show game-wrecker potential. Colston Loveland and the O-line’s penalties hamstrung scoring opportunities, but Nashon Wright’s 6th-long interception-for-TD hinted at a sharper secondary. Colmet’s big 31-yard grab stood out among the tight ends, while Williams’ drought underscored growth areas for fantasy-minded Bears owners. Overall, durability, frontline depth, and a clearer QB-room identity emerged as Week 1 themes.

Bears-Bears prime-time Week 1 clash previews Chicago’s reboot under Johnson with a bold opening drive TD and a red‑zone emphasis that signals the start of a new era. Cole Kmet leads the early scoring charge as Chicago edges Minnesota in a tightly contested opener.

Dayo Odeyingbo pressure and a first‑game turnover from Jaquan Brisker shape the result, with Johnson winning his first challenge and the Bears riding a disciplined, attacking game plan against a Vikings squad adjusting to a new era at quarterback.

Caleb Williams’ cadence work is evolving into a Bears weapon. After early camp cadence issues, six weeks of practice have sharpened the line, with Williams hearing teammates lock in on calls and defenses struggle to decipher the snap. The result isn’t flashy deep balls yet, but cleaner get-offs and “dirty yards” are moving the chains and adding advantageous looks for TD opportunities.

Cole Kmet and Andrew Billings see the shift, and Williams’ improved cadence is boosting confidence across the unit. For fantasy managers, Williams’ growing command could translate into steadier weekly production and incremental upside as the offense leverages timing and misdirection to create scoring chances.

Loveland lands in Chicago with first-team reps, signaling immediate upside behind Cole Kmet. Week 1 vs Minnesota carries risk, but Loveland's college production plus camp trust suggest meaningful snaps and targets in an offense leaning into the TE spot.

If the role grows, Loveland could become a weekly TE1 floor with spike weeks. He's a strong upside bet in deeper leagues and a risky streamer in standard 12-team formats.