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.