Chicago Bears face a fragile defensive slate heading into Sunday's trip to Detroit. Johnson, Edwards and Gordon were listed as questionables after Monday's defeat, with Gordon's hamstring tightness surfacing late and prompting an injury report addition. The group tested injuries before warmups, and the secondary and punt coverage suffered as a result.

Roster moves add to the uncertainty: Tre Flowers was cut from the practice squad and Dallis Flowers joined the Bears’ practice squad, while Josh Blackwell sat out. The Wednesday injury report will shape how Chicago plans to cover Lions pass-catchers and stabilize special-teams again at Ford Field.

Bears drop Week 1 to Minnesota, but DJ Moore’s health is a key takeaway; Moore reportedly told Ben Johnson he’s fine after a scary late hit, giving Chicago’s passing game a potential Week 2 boost if he’s truly fully operational. Chicago also pushed a remodel of its offense with Colston Loveland and a rebuilt line, signaling fantasy upside for the weapons around Williams.

Nahshon Wright delivered a 74‑yard pick-6 in a Cover 0 blitz, showing the Bears’ secondary potential and Wright’s breakout opportunity after last season on the Vikings’ practice squad. Caleb Williams leaned into Week 1 spotlight with a Suicide Prevention salute, while Chicago’s defense flashed a blueprint for opportunistic play and improved depth in the secondary, which could sharpen fantasy defenses’ interest in Chicago’s Week 2 slate.

Caleb Williams’ leadership and the team’s upgraded weapons frame Chicago’s ceiling this season, especially if Moore remains healthy and Williams connects with Jefferson on quick-hitting throws. The mix of a healthier Moore, Wright’s emergence, and a more aggressive defensive approach hints at a Bears offense with clearer fantasy paths in the coming weeks.

Christian Darrisaw sat out the Bears game after testing his surgically repaired knee in warmups, nudging Justin Skule into starting duty. J.J. McCarthy delivered late heroics despite uneven protection, while Blake Cashman exited with a hamstring issue and Eric Wilson stepped in to direct the defense. Jeff Okudah’s concussion evaluation and Harrison Smith’s illness added to Vikings’ injury drama, with Bears’ Caleb Williams and Nahshon Wright contributing big plays as Minnesota honored shooting victims at the pregame.