Chicago exposed Buffalo in Week 2 of the NFL preseason with a 38-0 throttling that underscored the Bears’ growing confidence on offense and in their depth chart at quarterback. Tyson Bagent commanded six series, steering four scoring drives while completing 13 of 22 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown; he was pulled in the third after a turnover-free night, a notable step forward after last week’s INT. With Caleb Williams looming as a potential starter, Bagent’s showing adds real intrigue to Chicago’s QB pecking order, especially given Case Keenum’s injury absence that left room for a No.2 role to be claimed. Austin Reed also flashed, going 6-for-7 for 66 yards and directing a touchdown drive, cementing his case as a sharp undrafted addition who could factor in cuts and practice reps. The Bears close the slate next week at Kansas City, and the current vibe is that Bagent may have carved out the backup job—though Keenum’s return could reignite the competition. The result gives fantasy managers a clearer read on Chicago’s quarterback picture heading into Week 1, with potential value tied to how coaching staff adjudicates the split between Bagent, Reed, and Keenum in the final tune-up.

Beyond the quarterback battle, the performance paints a broader picture for Bears skill-position depth and the rest-of-roster grind. A strong overall showing from Chicago’s offense, combined with a defensive shutout against Buffalo, signals potential roster flexibility and depth-chart variance come final cuts. For fantasy players, the takeaway is attention to how the Bears deploy their quarterbacks in the next two exhibitions, which backs them up, and how the coaching staff leverages mop-up time and early-game sequences in Prescott-level competition scenarios. Buffalo’s night offered a reminder that preseason pecking orders aren’t settled until late August, but Chicago’s dominant outing certainly shifted the conversation toward a more favorable projection for Bears’ depth at quarterback and surrounding positions.