The Bears’ prime-time defeat to Minnesota stings fantasy rosters. Chicago led 17-6 and outgained the Vikings 254-85 before a sequence of penalties and a 50-yard Cairo Santos miss flipped momentum, sparking a late crumble. The loss reshapes confidence in the direction of the team to 48% from 85%, and a stiff test against Detroit looms as fantasy managers re-scout the offense’s rhythm and special-teams risk.

Key notes for fantasy bets: D'Andre Swift popped a 12-yard catch on a drive that started the fourth, Santos missed the field goal, and the Bears’ offense looked good in bursts but stalled in critical moments. Fields flashed efficiency early, but the late-game sequence exposed play-calling and clock-management questions. Detroit’s visit portends a must-watch bounce-back opportunity for Chicago’s skill players, while Santos’ leg remains a volatile variable to monitor in week-to-week rosters.