Caleb Williams must surge on a hostile road as the Bears and Lions clash with an 0-1 start on the line. Bold predictions spotlight a deep-ball surge, Roschon Johnson delivering a goal-line TD, Dayo Odeyingbo staying hot, Cairo Santos rebounding, and Ben Johnson dialing a trick play. Williams eyes air yards; Johnson stabilizes Chicago’s ground game; Santos seeks kick-clip redemption as Detroit’s revamped offense tries to rebound under John Morton and Ben Johnson.

The fantasy edge centers on Williams’ arm in a tough environment, Johnson’s backfield leverage, and special-teams swings that could tilt field position. Monitor Johnson’s workload, Santos’ kicking volume, and how Odeyingbo pressures Detroit’s protection in a pivotal divisional showdown.

Detroit’s Week 2 injury report signals a potential shift on the offensive line, with Taylor Decker listed as questionable after missing three practices. If Decker can’t go, Giovanni Manu stands ready to step in at left tackle, providing a familiar continuity on the line. Trevor Nowaske is OUT, Sione Vaki is doubtful, and Kerby Joseph is questionable, narrowing the Lions’ personnel options for the Bears game.

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp praised Vaki’s versatility—blend of power, speed and coverage ability—that could keep him on the field in multiple roles if healthy. Coach Dan Campbell stressed focusing on self-improvement and responding to adversity, not worrying about division foes, as Detroit prepares for a pivotal Week 2 showdown with Chicago.

The situation around the line and backfield will shape Detroit’s approach vs. the Bears, with Manu’s readiness a looming storyline and Vaki’s status a potential swing factor in both special teams and situational offense.