The Bears face a crucial bye week with a tackle puzzle that could reshape their offense. Wright’s elbow could force Trapilo into the lineup at right tackle, while Benedet and Jones rotate at left; a Wright-to-left move might unlock Trapilo at right if he can’t handle the left side. Trapilo’s 40-snap look hinted at a potential immediate role, with Benedet emerging as a credible option on the edge.

Meanwhile, Williams showed clutch poise on a late drive, Odunze is posting elite receiving numbers, Santos nailed all four field goals, and Blackwell’s block preserved a 25-24 win. Johnson now has a bye to sharpen protections and test the Wright–Trapilo dynamic, aiming to maximize the offense down the stretch.

The Bears enter a bye at 2-2 with a pivotal left-tackle decision looming. Braxton Jones started there, but Theo Benedet slid to left and looked solid, backed by Ozzy Trapilo at right tackle. The line’s best run-protection day came with the shuffle, and Chicago will study four games to decide the job ahead of Week 6 versus Washington. Wright’s elbow injury adds a variable that could keep Benedet in the lineup if the staff sticks with the current look for now.

For fantasy managers, protection, pocket timing, and run lanes will drive QB and receiver outputs. If Benedet holds the job, Fields could see steadier pressure and cleaner progression, boosting passing efficiency and weapon usage. Jones might become a versatile depth option, while Wright’s return will test the continuity of the rebuilt unit.

The Chicago Bears still haven’t named a Week 1 left tackle as Braxton Jones returns from ankle surgery, with a starter still up for grabs and multiple in-house options pushing to seize the job. Trade chatter around Cam Robinson adds a ceiling for an upgrade, but cap realities keep that idea fluxy. In the meantime, Jones’ health and the growth of backups Ozzy Trapilo, Theo Benedet, and Kiran Amegadjie will shape Chicago’s pass protection for early games.

Texas’ cap situation and Minnesota’s Darrisaw injury context highlight how depth and development at tackle drive midseason decisions more than quick fixes. Chicago leans on versatility across the five-man line, weighing long-term development against immediate protection needs before Week 1.