Caleb Williams sparked Chicago’s offense with improvisation and a nine-yard TD, while J.J. McCarthy steadied Minnesota’s attack, guiding a late surge. Rome Odunze and Jalen Nailor connected on key plays for the Vikings, Justin Jefferson loomed as the big-play threat, and Josh Oliver flashed in the open field. Montez Sweat and Chicago’s secondary clamped down early, but Minnesota exploited ground game momentum from Jordan Mason and D'Andre Swift. Williams’ late heroics kept Chicago competitive, but Minnesota escaped 27-24.

Fantasy takeaway: Williams’ athletic upside is real for Chicago if he remains the main engine; Jefferson stays a must-start for Minnesota, even with a changing supporting cast. Nailor and Odunze showed enough to be weekly FLEX options, while Mason and Swift offer deeper, matchup-driven value in the Vikings’ run-heavy outfits. Bears’ defense adjustments and injuries will tilt late-season DFS and season-long decisions.