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.

Rome Odunze erupted in Week 2 with 7 catches for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns, signaling a breakout as Chicago’s top receiving threat as the Bears drop to 0-2. Detroit piled up 52 points, exposing a defense that couldn’t rush, cover, or contain; injuries to Jaylon Johnson and TJ Edwards complicated things even more. Still, the silver lining is a new coaching staff taking shape and Odunze’s growing role, giving Chicago a clearer direction and fantasy upside as the season unfolds.

Week 2 fantasy outputs ran hot and cold, led by Malik Nabers’ 37.7 PPR day for New York, a 48-yard late TD and a 16% catch probability that cemented him as a potential early-round fantasy asset despite rookie QB uncertainty. Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jared Goff clicked in Detroit, Ja’Marr Chase thrived even with Burrow sidelined, and Romeo Odunze erupted for the Bears. James Cook, Drake Maye, and Puka Nacua supplied robust weekly floors, while several stars (Andrews, Henry, Allen, Hurts) cooled. The injury notes around Burrow and Fields add Week 3 drama.

Week 2 fantasy fireworks: Prescott and Wilson flirted with 800+ passing yards combined as Dallas topped New York in OT. Javonte Williams anchored the Cowboys’ backfield with 22 points in half-PPR, Lamb and Ferguson fed the aerial attack, and Nabers plus Wan’Dale Robinson propelled the Giants’ receiving corps. Odunze erupted for Chicago, Chase and Higgins dominated for Cincinnati, Jones anchored the Colts, and Walker, Smith-Njigba and Williams surged for Seattle. Judkins looked ready to roll for Cleveland, while Mac Jones and Spencer Rattler delivered a sneaky QB duel.