Caleb Williams spoke like a leader after a 52-21 loss to Detroit, but Chicago’s defense collapsed without Johnson and Gordon and the offense stalled in key moments. The Lions exploited gaps through the air and on the edge as Rome Odunze posted a career-best 128 yards and Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs did damage. The piece grades the Bears’ offense, defense, and coaching while flagging personnel moves and the looming need for quick fixes.

Week 3 waiver RB buzz centers on Bhayshul Tuten seizing Jacksonville’s RB2 role after Tank Bigsby’s move, with 25% snap in Week 2 and 74 total yards. Expect continued volatility but growing opportunity as Etienne remains the lead back. Secondary options—Monangai, Sampson, McNichols, Rodriguez, and Najee Harris—offer flier potential in deeper formats. High-upside handcuffs Allgeier, White, Giddens, and Spears provide insurance. Deep stashes include Jaydon Blue, Kendre Miller, LeQuint Allen Jr. and others, with Kareem Hunt and Rico Dowdle as late adds; Blake Corum is a longer shot.

Detroit exploded for 511 total yards at 8.8 per play, throttling Chicago 52-21 as Ben Johnson faced his old team in his first return to Detroit. Amon-Ra St. Brown snagged three TDs, Jared Goff distributed efficiently, and the defense forced two Bears turnovers. Chicago’s offense stalled and Johnson’s unit fired back in a hurry, underscoring Detroit’s fantasy ceiling while signaling a looming wake-up call for Bears players ahead of Dallas.

52-21 rout by Detroit amplifies Chicago’s defensive woes as Jaquan Brisker calls the result embarrassing. The Bears yielded 511 yards and 5 Goff TDs, with Amon-Ra St. Brown snagging three scores. Injuries to Jaylon Johnson and T.J. Edwards deepen Chicago’s depth concerns. Two consecutive NFC North losses underscore a shaky rebuild and a looming test schedule.