Ben Johnson left Detroit for Chicago to become the Bears’ head coach on a five-year, $65 million deal after guiding the Lions to a league-best offense in 2024. Johnson cited proximity to Chicago, a rebuildable roster, and developing Caleb Williams as a top priority. Williams, the No. 1 pick in 2024, enters year two with lofty expectations as Johnson aims to mold him into a franchise quarterback. Johnson, 39, jumps from coordinator to head coach in a rare ascent.

Week 2 DFS spotlight centers on five RB matchups: Gibbs vs Bears, McCaffrey vs Saints, Conner vs Panthers, Hall vs Bills, Williams vs Cowboys. The focus is on game-script independent backs who can reach 15-20 touches regardless, a rarity in today’s NFL.

The Lions look to rebound at home while Chicago’s run defense isn’t as stout as last year. Arizona and San Francisco lean on their respective lead backs, with New York’s duo in a favorable grind. These spots fuel DFS lineups, season-long builds, and prop bets alike.

Week 2 fantasy decisions hinge on rebound potential for Pacheco, Mason, and Swift. Pacheco faces a stingy Eagles front and could see his workload grow, while Mason has momentum in Minnesota and looks poised to seize bellcow duties. Swift must translate earlier flashes into efficient carries and strong pass-game work against Detroit, still offering PPR upside.

Beyond these three, Judkins, Warren, Ridley, Odunze, Olave, Williams, and Meyers offer viable flex or streamer appeal, depending on format and roster depth. The analysis emphasizes workload, matchup, and efficiency to guide Week 2 starts and sits.

Two Calvin Johnsons share a name but not a lineage: the Hall of Fame Lions receiver and CJ2, a Tulsa wideout who just found the end zone on a Saturday night. The piece confirms they aren’t related and traces CJ2’s path from Northwestern to Tulsa, where a early score signals budding talent amid doubt about frame and workload.

For fantasy managers, CJ2 is intriguing but uncertain. At 5-11, 185, his size doesn’t scream megatron-like dominance, and Tulsa’s offense may limit ceiling. Still, the name recognition and a spark like that Saturday TD demand watch-list consideration, especially if Tulsa’s system unlocks more targets.

The column also threads in broader NFL headlines—Hill’s cold streak, Mac Jones’s leap with the 49ers, and other notes—that color the week’s fantasy landscape and remind managers to chase opportunity over hype.