Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams went 20-for-39 with 256 yards and three scores in his loss to the Detroit Lions. After throwing for just 34 yards and no scores in the first half, the USC product flipped the script and fell just short of completing a comeback. He tallied his first score on a 31-yard strike to Keenan Allen in the third quarter. He then found Allen again on a nine-yard pass and wide receiver DJ Moore on a 31-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. Williams also added 39 yards on the ground. Since Week 11, Williams has begun to turn the corner. He has thrown for at least 200+ yards in each game during this span and has tallied at least two passing scores in each of his past two. Fantasy managers should view Williams as a low-end QB1 heading into a Week 14 tilt against the San Francisco 49ers.

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Detroit Lions. He exited during the first half and will finish Week 13 without registering a single touch. It's possible that he suffered his injury while making a tackle on punt coverage. The second-year running back leads the entire team in touchdowns this season despite operating as the clear backup to D'Andre Swift. This is the second time Johnson has suffered a concussion in the NFL; he also missed two games while in concussion protocol last year. TravisHomer will back up Swift until Johnson can return to the mix.

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is a solid, somewhat unexciting fantasy option in Week 13 as he faces the Detroit Lions. Santos' most recent performance was a mixed bag, as he had his first field goal blocked but bounced back to make the next two attempts. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they're not necessarily the most favorable matchup for kickers, given their ability to limit scoring opportunities. However, if the game turns into a high-scoring affair, Santos could see plenty of kicking chances, boosting his fantasy potential. Santos remains a reliable play in Week 13, particularly in leagues where kicker performance is crucial. He may have a lower upside, but he should provide solid, consistent points in a game that could offer multiple field goal attempts.

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a risky fantasy start in Week 13 as he faces a solid Detroit Lions defense. Despite the Lions ranking second in points allowed, they have struggled against the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. However, Kmet continues to be a secondary option in the Bears' offense, which has been inconsistent all season. With three solid wide receivers in the mix, Kmet has competition for targets, but his usage has started to pick up again. After a quiet middle of the season, Kmet had a promising Week 12, finishing with seven receptions for 64 yards. While the matchup is tough, he remains an intriguing fantasy play with touchdown upside, especially if the Bears are forced to throw in a potential high-scoring game. Kmet can be started as a risky option, but with the potential for a solid return if he finds the end zone.

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze will look to be more productive after a quiet performance in Week 12 as he faces a tough Detroit Lions defense in Week 13. While the Lions' defense ranks second in points allowed, they've been vulnerable to the pass, ranking 25th in pass yards allowed. This could enable Odunze to see some deep shots, especially in a Bears offense that seems to be trending upward. Odunze had a quiet outing in Week 12, finishing with five receptions for 39 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. He must improve his game if the Bears hope to keep pace with the high-powered Lions offense. While he remains a risky play, Odunze has high upside as a desperation flex option this week, particularly if the Bears are forced to air it out in a potential shootout on Thanksgiving.