JJ McCarthy’s Minnesota debut showed early nerves but a late surge, hinting at a rookie’s processing speed issues yet a floor that should steady as he adjusts. Justin Jefferson remains the anchor, but the overall passing game pooled in efficiency, elevating the importance of the run game and Carolina-esque Bears’ resistance. Jordan Mason surged as the lead back in Green Bay’s backfield mix, while Aaron Jones soaked up a late score.

DJ Moore and Romeo Doubs battled for targets in a Bears-Rams thriller feel, with Doubs snagging a late TD but Moore’s volume still in question. Addison’s absence from preseason carries echoed into the matchup, while Ben Johnson and Kevin O’Connell’s schemes left fantasy managers weighing volatility against upside. Mason’s breakout pits him as a must-start in the near term, with Jefferson and Hawkinson offering safer floors when the game script tilts Minnesota’s way.