Caleb Williams’ Bears debut flashed high-end upside with a quick-start offense and dual-threat flashes, but the night spiraled as the defense tired and Williams’ decision-making wavered. A late replay-challenge timeout miscue by Chicago’s staff left the Bears with a desperate finish, field-goal chance squandered by progression and time. Minnesota seized the moment, aided by a key late sequence from T.J. Hockenson, while Chicago tried to salvage a game that began with fireworks but ended in volatility.

Fantasy takeaway: Williams’ rushing floor provides genuine upside, but his long-term value rests on improving accuracy and clock-management under pressure. Hockenson’s late involvement for Minnesota keeps him a sturdy target in tight-game scripts, while Bears coaching and stamina will determine if Williams can sustain this splashy, roller-coaster blend of boom-or-bust weeks.