Week 1's Bears-Vikings MNF duel presents prime fantasy and prop value. Caleb Williams (CHI) is projected under 220.5 passing yards, with a midpoint around 205, as he adjusts to Ben Johnson’s offense. Justin Jefferson (VIK) is set for over 79.5 receiving yards, with potential to hit 100. Aaron Jones (MIN) looks to stay under 11.5 rushing attempts while Jordan Mason steps in as a 1A/1B. Parlay these bets for +590 at DraftKings.

Williams’ Year Two trajectory, Johnson’s system, and Chicago’s early-line pace shape the upside. Jefferson’s track record against Chicago supports the Over; Mason’s role adds a cheap, flexible floor in Minnesota’s backfield. The model’s history lends credibility to the suggested mix for Week 1.

Three tight ends stand out as the prime candidates to dethrone Brock Bowers in 2025 dynasty leagues: Trey McBride, Tyler Warren, and Sam LaPorta. McBride surged late in his Arizona stint, posting elite yardage and targets while showing a growing red-zone presence; a modest TD bump could push him into the top tier if Bowers falters. Warren brings a versatile, fantasy-friendly profile after a first-round pick and a high-volume receiving college background, with a Colts offense that could unlock year‑one potential. LaPorta rode a historic rookie TD haul to fantasy prominence and enters a Detroit offense with playmakers around him, where incremental target growth could anchor a top‑3 ceiling. Kyler Murray’s presence in Arizona, Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams in Detroit, and Jahmyr Gibbs as a dual-threat threat heighten the dynasty intrigue around all three, while TD regression and red-zone opportunities will decide who lands at TE1 in 2025. The piece also flags other potential tethers like AJ Barner, Nick Vannett, Josh Oliver, and Nate Adkins as late-season sneaks to monitor, alongside the Lions’ potent surrounding weapons, all shaping a dynamic TE landscape for rosters chasing long-term upside.

M Vikings Week 2 preseason performance vs Patriots yielded a handful of clear standouts and a lot of flux for depth players. Nick Vannett posted the top overall grade on offense at 89.6, with Henry Byrd (75.1) and Blake Brandel (72.7) also delivering. Ta Felton (70.6) and Michael Gonzalez (70.2) joined the solid tier as Minnesota pushed through backups into meaningful reps. On the ground, Ty Chandler and Sam Howell managed mid-range marks, while the run game mostly neutralized by Patriots pressure at times.

Run blocking highlighted Thayer Thomas (81.6), Leroy Watson (78.0s range), Walter Rouse (75.5) and Vershon Lee (70.1) as the drive blockers who kept movement toward the edge. Pass blocking leaned into Henry Byrd (80.8) and Tre Stewart (77.2) as the strongest protectors, while the interior lines lagged a bit with Leroy Watson (52.1) and Michael Gonzalez (62.3) showing inconsistency. Defensively, Jonathan Harris (81.2) and Dorian Mausi (73.9) anchored a unit that limited big plans for New England.

Fantasy takeaway: Week 2’s depth-map suggests a few names to monitor if Minnesota leans on them for late-season depth or in-game rotations. Vannett’s elite grade could signal a trusted role in two-tight-end packages or a red-zone option if the offense leans into 12-personnel. Ty Chandler isn’t guaranteed a front-line role, but his utilization hints at a potential shift if the Vikings need a committee back. Keep an eye on the Vikings’ young blockers who flashed in run and pass protection as a signal of future spot starts or injury insurance.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively seeking to bolster their quarterback lineup ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, with general manager Omar Khan emphasizing the need for two additional quarterbacks. Currently, the Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on the roster, but Khan confirmed the importance of entering training camp with four quarterbacks. The team has been linked to veteran Aaron Rodgers, but Khan reassured that their draft strategy will remain unaffected regardless of whether Rodgers joins the team.

As the Steelers look at their draft options, they could target early-round prospects like Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart or opt for players later in the draft or undrafted free agents. Khan’s insistence that the quarterback position is a priority clearly reflects their commitment to enhancing their offensive capabilities before the season begins.

The Tennessee Titans have signed former Cleveland Browns wide receiver James Proche, addressing a pressing need at the wide receiver position. With the departure of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to Miami, the Titans were thin on the outside opposite Calvin Ridley. Proche, primarily known for his skills as a return specialist, has had limited production in his five seasons, totaling just 28 receptions for 299 yards.

Last season, Proche appeared in 19 games, managing only three catches while averaging nine yards per punt return. His arrival introduces competition in a receiving corps that has already seen the addition of Van Jefferson. The Titans are set for an intriguing training camp battle as they continue to seek offensive playmakers.