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.

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.

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.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bolstering their offensive line depth by signing former Houston Texans offensive tackle Charlie Heck, following the departure of Justin Skule to the Minnesota Vikings. This one-year deal offers Heck a chance to solidify his position as the swing tackle for the Bucs, potentially leading to a more permanent role next season. Drafted in the fourth round of 2020, Heck has showcased versatility across his four-year career, starting 21 of the 41 games he appeared in with the Texans. After being released by Houston, he had brief stints with the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, before finding a new opportunity with Tampa Bay.