The Bears prioritize depth and development, trimming toward a lean 53-man roster while evaluating youngsters for meaningful exposure. The game plan centers on Fields, a three-back rotation, and a wrapped defense under Wilkes that emphasizes fundamentals and physicality.

Loveland sits as a late-round TE with growing upside behind Cole Kmet in Chicago. Expect limited snaps early with a rotation forming; as the season progresses, his role could expand, making him a valuable best-ball dart in 12-team leagues and a potential flex option in deeper formats.

Chicago hosted Buffalo in a primetime preseason showcase that drew record-high viewership for a standalone game since the pandemic era; the focus was on Williams and the offense under Ben Johnson, hinting at potential fantasy upside if the Bears commit to an efficient passing attack this season.

The Bears served as the competition in joint practices that exposed Dolphins’ tackle depth. Miami faced challenges adjusting to unscouted looks, highlighting how Chicago’s defensive looks can stress a new-depth unit.

Caleb Williams in Chicago hinges on a seam-creating connection with Loveland, a first-round tight end, to provide Williams an over-the-middle option that steadies structure for Ben Johnson’s system. Loveland’s ability to find soft spots in coverage could produce a reliable safety valve for Williams as Chicago looks to maximize a rookie-scale offense around its long-term QB.