Caleb Williams opened Chicago's season with 10 straight completions and a rushing TD on the Bears' first drive, the franchise's opening-drive TD since 2023. Chicago led 17-6 at halftime before penalties and execution mistakes swung momentum to Minnesota, which rallied for a 27-24 win behind J.J. McCarthy. A pick-six by Nahshon Wright and a late penalty call capped a volatile night, with Williams' accuracy dipping in the second half as Flores dialed up pressure.

Fantasy implications pivot on Williams' rushing upside and early rhythm, offset by a 29.4% off-target rate and Chicago's discipline issues (12 penalties for 127 yards). Santos' missed 50-yard field goal and the Bears' red-zone struggles underscore the volatility, while Minnesota's defense showed resilience after halftime, reshaping Week 2 projections for both teams’ playmakers.