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Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Shut out in loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:57 PM Loveland failed to secure his lone target in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: After being shut out on one target in the season opener, Loveland caught both of his targets against the Lions for modest yardage. The rookie has seen half of the targets that fellow tight end Cole Kmet has. Loveland may work his way into an expanded role, but he's currently a risky fantasy option.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Limited role in defeat Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:55 PM Burden caught one pass for five yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Burden has a total of three targets over the first two games, and the rookie is the clear No. 4 receiver in the offense. Burden's biggest contribution to the team has been as a kick returner. It's possible that Burden sees his role grow over the course of the season if he can impress the coaching staff.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Four targets in defeat Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:54 PM Kmet caught two passes for 29 yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Kmet was targeted four times, and the veteran has doubled first-round rookie Colston Loveland's targets in each of the first two games. Although it's possible that Loveland sees his role grow over time, Kmet remains the top tight end for the Bears, though that may not lead to many ceiling performances in an offense that relies heavily on their wide receivers.
Olamide Zaccheaus Olamide Zaccheaus Limited production in loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:53 PM Zaccheaus caught two passes for 12 yards along with a nine-yard rush in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: After Zaccheaus was second on the Bears with seven targets in Week 1, he followed that up with five targets against the Lions. The veteran has a clear hold on the No. 3 receiver role, and he should continue to see regular targets.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Handles first NFL rushing attempts Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:52 PM Monangai rushed seven times for 28 yards and caught one of three targets for eight yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Monangai saw extended work in a game the Bears were blown out, but he is the clear No. 2 running back behind D'Andre Swift in the Chicago backfield in a game that Roschon Johnson was active in. The rookie may not see consistent work, but Monangai could be in line for a sizable backfield role should Swift miss time.
Tyson Bagent Tyson Bagent Sees work in garbage time Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:51 PM Bagent completed two of three passes for 27 yards along with two rushes for seven yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Bagent was in for mop-up duty in a game the Bears were blown out. The veteran is only expected to see time in blowouts, or if Caleb Williams misses time.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Modest yardage on five grabs Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:31 PM Moore secured five of six targets for 46 yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Moore was a distant second in receiving yards and targets to Rome Odunze while finishing as the runner-up in receptions as well. As such, Moore took a clear back seat to Odunze in the air attack for at least this week, but the pecking order Sunday could indeed be a harbinger of what's to come as the season unfolds. Moore does have an 8-114-0 receiving line on 11 targets through two games heading into a Week 3 home matchup against the Cowboys next Sunday afternoon.
Caleb Williams Caleb Williams Pair of TD passes in loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:13 PM Williams completed 19 of 30 passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding five rushes for 27 yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Williams' final line was serviceable, but the final score underscores how dominant the Lions were overall. The 2024 first overall pick looked especially impressive in the first half while connecting with Rome Odunze for touchdown passes of 28 and six yards, but he helped lead the Bears to only seven second-half points. Williams connected with seven different targets in his second game in head coach Ben Johnson's offense, and he clearly remains a work in progress in the quarterback-friendly system heading into a Week 3 home matchup against the Cowboys next Sunday.
Rome Odunze Rome Odunze Two TDs in ugly loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 5:26 PM Odunze brought in seven of 11 targets for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. Analysis: Odunze, in conjunction with Caleb Williams, single-handedly kept the Bears competitive in the first quarter, recording 28- and six-yard touchdown grabs in the first and second quarter, respectively. Odunze easily led the Bears in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, and although his career-best day was sullied by the sizable loss, it was certainly encouraging to see the emphasis on getting the second-year wideout involved in Ben Johnson's offense. Odunze next takes aim at a Cowboys secondary that allowed 450 passing yards and three touchdowns to the Giants' Russell Wilson, as Dallas comes into the Windy City for a Week 3 showdown next Sunday.
D'Andre Swift D'Andre Swift Productive in lopsided loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 5:20 PM Swift rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in all three targets for six yards in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also lost a fumble. Analysis: Swift was able to serve as a bright spot for the Bears' offense on a mostly forgettable afternoon, putting together an efficient performance on the ground that included a three-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. However, Swift also short-circuited what appeared to be a scoring drive when he lost a fumble at the Lions' 31-yard line late in the first quarter. Through two games, Swift remains the clear No. 1 back in Chicago's ground attack, and he'll have a favorable matchup at home against the Cowboys in a Week 3 showdown next Sunday.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Officially active Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:49 AM Johnson (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Lions. Analysis: Johnson missed the regular-season opener due to a foot injury, which allowed rookie Kyle Monangai to operate as the backup behind D'Andre Swift. Johnson returned to practice during Week 2 prep and didn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday, so he should be full-go against Detroit. However, Swift handled 81 percent of the offensive snaps against Minnesota, so there may not be many opportunities to go around, especially if Monangai remains part of the mix.
Case Keenum Case Keenum Inactive, serving as emergency QB Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 10:40 AM Keenum (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Lions but is listed as Chicago's emergency third quarterback, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Keenum won't count against the 53-man game-day roster. However, if Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent exit with an injury, illness or ejection, Keenum would be available to play.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Cleared for return Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 1:55 PM Johnson (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Detroit. Analysis: Johnson was a full practice participant Friday for the first time since early August. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have, if any, in the Chicago offense for Week 1. D'Andre Swift handled an 81 percent snap share in Monday's loss to Minnesota but gained just 65 yards on his 20 touches.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Limited practice Thursday Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:31 PM Johnson (foot) practiced on a limited basis Thursday. Analysis: After having a cap on his reps at Wednesday's walkthrough, Johnson maintained that activity level one day later as he continues his recovery from a foot injury. Friday's practice report will reveal whether the Bears give him a chance to make his season debut Sunday at Detroit or otherwise rule him out for a second consecutive contest. Whenever he's healthy enough to suit up, he'll be in the mix for RB reps along with rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai behind starter D'Andre Swift.
Colston Loveland Colston Loveland Muted production in NFL debut Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 10:31 AM Loveland finished with two receptions for 12 yards on two targets in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: The rookie first-round pick took the field for 38 of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense, but he still served as the team's No. 2 tight end behind veteran Cole Kmet, who started and logged 60 snaps while finishing with a 31-yard reception on four targets. Though Loveland brings more pass-catching upside to the table than Kmet, he could need more practice reps to get comfortable in head coach Ben Johnson's offense before carving out a larger role after he sat out rookie minicamp and OTAs while recovering from shoulder surgery.
Roschon Johnson Roschon Johnson Another limited listing Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:04 PM Johnson (foot) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Johnson mustered just one limited practice last week prior to being inactive for Monday's loss to the Vikings. Considering he's kicking off Week 2 prep with a cap on his reps at Wednesday's walkthrough, he may be beginning to ramp up in anticipation of his season debut. If he's able to suit up Sunday in Detroit, Johnson will join rookie seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai as the backfield options behind starter D'Andre Swift.
DJ Moore DJ Moore Listed as full Wednesday Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:51 PM Moore (abdomen/groin) was listed as full on Wednesday's practice estimate, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports. Analysis: Moore remained on the turf for multiple minutes after being hit by two Vikings defenders while trying to haul in a Caleb Williams pass in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. He remained in the game, though, and finished with three catches (on five targets) for 68 yards, three carries for eight yards and a lost fumble while playing 84 percent (56 of 67) of the offensive snaps. Wednesday's injury report clarifies the health concerns that Moore is dealing with, but his lack of limitations indicate he'll likely gut through them in Sunday's contest at Detroit.
Cole Kmet Cole Kmet Serves as top tight end Monday Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 4:59 PM Kmet finished with a 31-yard reception on four targets in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: The Bears invested a first-round pick in April's draft in another tight end in Colston Loveland, but at least for one week, Kmet served as the team's top option at the position. In addition to garnering the start, Kmet out-snapped the rookie by a 60-38 margin and also earned two more targets than Loveland, who finished with two receptions for 12 yards. Loveland had missed time in the spring while recovering from January shoulder surgery, so it's possible that with more practice time as the season unfolds, he could eventually usurp Kmet on the depth chart.
Luther Burden Luther Burden Takes on light role in NFL debut Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 4:54 PM Burden finished with minus-3 yards on his lone reception and returned one kickoff for 44 yards in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: The No. 39 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft had an underwhelming NFL debut while filling a tertiary role in the Chicago passing attack. He took the field for just 18 of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense, ranking fourth among Chicago receivers in playing time behind Rome Odunze (63 snaps), DJ Moore (56) and Olamide Zaccheaus (30). Burden could eventually supplant Zaccheaus for a regular spot in three-receiver sets, but quarterback Caleb Williams will first have to prove that he can support multiple pass catchers on a weekly basis before Burden emerges as a viable option in fantasy lineups.
Kyle Monangai Kyle Monangai Light role behind Swift in opener Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 2:42 PM Monangai played nine of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard reception in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings. Analysis: With Roschon Johnson (foot) inactive for Week 1, Monangai began his NFL career as the No. 2 back behind D'Andre Swift, but the rookie seventh-round pick predictably saw limited usage. Though his reception went for a first down and lead to an eventual touchdown, Monangai might have undone any goodwill by committing a drive-killing offensive holding penalty in the second quarter. He didn't have a role on special teams in the opener, so he could be at risk of finding himself on the inactive list when Johnson gets healthy and special-teams standout Travis Homer (calf) returns from the PUP list.