Tanoh Kpassagnon is being elevated from the Bears' practice squad to bolster Chicago's pass rush in Week 2 against Detroit, while Jahdae Walker is ruled out with an ankle injury. The Bears also added Jake Moody to the practice squad and placed Xavier Carlton on injured reserve to clear roster space. Kpassagnon impressed last week with a sack, two QB hits and two tackles across 13 defensive plays and three special-teams snaps, tying for the team lead. Chicago looks to lean on its depth up front as it hosts the Lions.

Ben Johnson returns to Detroit as Chicago Bears head coach, a high-stakes homecoming that could redefine the Bears-Lions rivalry.

The cross-border encounter may reveal Johnson’s tempo-driven playbook and how quickly Chicago can translate it into production for its skill players. For fantasy managers, the development hints at early-season volatility but potential upside as Johnson stamps his system on a divisional duel.

Detroit hosts Chicago in aWeek 2 clash of 0-1 NFC North teams, with Week 1 offensive hiccups looming large. Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy both flashed rookie jitters, while Detroit leans on Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson to spark a more efficient attack at home. NFL bettors lean toward the Lions around -6 with a lower total, reflecting concerns over how quickly either offense will click. For fantasy managers, the game offers a high-variance canvas and potential value plays as the divisional race heats up.

Public money has driven the line movement and unders, underscoring the fear of a rocky start for both offenses. The “Ben Johnson Bowl” storyline adds intrigue, but Detroit’s ability to control the pace and pressure the Bears could define a telling Week 2 narrative. In short, Lions advantage, but the arc for Williams and McCarthy will determine which fantasy assets emerge as viable bets or streams.

Christian McCaffrey is cleared for Week 2, anchoring the top tier, while Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Saquon Barkley headline the early-season map. Pollard’s workload keeps him in low-end RB2 territory, with Seattle’s backfield trending toward a split between Charbonnet and Walker. Week 2 values hinge on volume, matchup, and pass-game involvement across backfields.

TreVeyon Henderson could see more work in New England, D’Andre Swift needs a TD to reach value, and James Cook returns for Buffalo as backfields normalize. The outlooks emphasize volume, pass-game usage, and injury updates to sharpen start-sit decisions and DFS lines.