Chicago Bears

Cole Kmet

TE

Kmet did not have a major role in Sunday's win through the air, mostly dominating as a run blocker for the Bears' 291 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. Despite being sent to trench warfare for most of the night, Kmet still found time to catch a touchdown early in the second quarter to preserve his dual-threat status around the league.

Kalif Raymond

WR

Raymond caught the most passes for the Bears in Week 1 while also being targeted nearly twice as much as the next closest target (Luther Burden with five). The Bears' rushing game was the star of the show, totaling 291 yards and six touchdowns, but Raymond was the centerpiece of the passing offense in Sunday's win and could maintain this level of attention in future weeks.

Rome Odunze

WR

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Odunze didn't get much of a chance to contribute, with Kalif Raymond (8-84-0 on nine targets) and Luther Burden (5-63-0 on five targets) getting more looks from Caleb Williams and the ground game accounting for six of the Bears' eight TDs. Better days should be ahead for Odunze, perhaps as soon as Week 2 at home against the Vikings.

Luther Burden III

WR

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Burden didn't make a huge impact but did the most he could with the targets he got. The Bears' running game was the engine of the offense in this one -- six of their eight TDs came on the ground -- and that balance will tip toward the pass-catchers sooner or later. Burden will look for more volume in Week 2 at home against the Vikings.

Colston Loveland

TE

It was the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, but Loveland wasn't able to contribute as Caleb Williams instead frequently looked for Kalif Raymond (8-84-0 on nine targets) over the middle, and his only TD pass to a tight end went to Cole Kmet. It's a hugely disappointing start to the season for Loveland after his impressive finish to 2025, but better days will be ahead. He'll look to rebound in Week 2 at home against the Vikings.

Kyle Monangai

RB

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Monangai carved out his share of the production, although he took a back seat to D'Andre Swift's three TDs and 134 scrimmage yards. Coach Ben Johnson's offensive scheme led to big numbers for his running backs in Detroit, and it looks like more of the same will be in store for Chicago's backfield in his second year at the helm. Monangai will look to make a splash again at home in Week 2 against the Vikings.

D'Andre Swift

RB

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Swift scored one-yard TDs in the first and third quarters before icing the contest with a 28-yard scamper on the Bears' final possession in the fourth. Swift tied his career high with 10 total touchdowns (nine rushing, one receiving) in 2025, but he's well on his way to shattering that mark this season. The 27-year-old RB will look for another productive day at home in Week 2 against the Vikings.

Caleb Williams

QB

In the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history, Williams led the Bears on nine separate scoring drives, tossing TDs to Cole Kmet in the second quarter and Jahdae Walker in the fourth, while adding rushing scores of his own in the first and second quarters. The third-year QB produced a career-high 30 touchdowns in 2025, 27 through the air and three on the ground, but he may be poised to shatter that mark in 2026. Williams will face a likely tougher test at home in Week 2 against the Vikings.

Tyrique Stevenson Sr.

CB

Ozzy Trapilo

OT

Trapilo has been working through a patellar knee injury since January. He was limited in all three practice sessions this past week, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to be active. Trapilo's next chance to suit up is Week 2 against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Xavier Woods

S

Woods was injured in practice this week and won't get to face his former team after spending the 2022-24 campaigns with Carolina. The Chicago secondary is already in disarray, with Coby Bryant (knee) on injured reserve and Kyler Gordon (calf) on reserve/PUP to begin the season.

Tyson Bagent

QB

Bagent didn't practice at all during the week, so Case Keenum will serve as the QB2 behind Caleb Williams against Carolina. Bagent logged a total of 14 offensive snaps last regular season.

Jayden Loving

DT

inactive

Jordan McFadden

G

inactive

Jamree Kromah

DE

inactive

Kaden Davis

WR

Davis could participate in the Bears' Week 1 contest with the Panthers if Rome Odunze (calf) ends up being ruled out. Davis has played in three NFL regular-season games, logging 15 offensive snaps and 34 special teams snaps with the Browns over 2024 and 2025.

Miller Moss

QB

The Bears waived Moss during cutdown day. The quarterback cleared waivers and signed back with the team's practice squad Saturday. The Bears required the QB on the practice squad so they could elevate him to the active roster ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Panthers, where he will likely be the emergency No. 3 QB behind Caleb Williams and Case Keenum as Tyson Bagent (back) deals with an injury.

Keyshaun Elliott

LB

Elliott is healthy again after missing the entirety of training camp with an undisclosed injury. Due to the time he missed, the rookie fifth-round pick will likely be limited to special teams and a reserve defender role to open the campaign.

Elijah Hicks

S

Hicks has now moved past the shin injury that forced him to spend nearly a month on the team's active/PUP list during the summer. Now healthy, the 26-year-old should contribute as a depth defender and special teamer during the upcoming campaign.

Austin Booker

DE

Booker suffered a groin injury during a joint practice with the Bengals in August and was considered week-to-week afterward, but he's now apparently back up to full speed. He projects to play a rotational role on the edge to start the 2026 season.

Jaylon Johnson

CB

Johnson picked up an arm issue during a practice late in August, but it seems like he has already put it behind him with Week 1 of the regular season officially underway. When available, he should play a major role in Chicago's secondary this year.

Kyler Gordon

CB

Gordon is on injured reserve to open the 2026 campaign, and he'll be required to miss at least four contests as a result. The defensive back is still working his way back from a calf injury that he suffered in May, and the earliest he'll be able to return to action is in Week 5 against the Packers on Oct. 11.

Shemar Turner

DT

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Dallis Flowers

CB

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Jonathan Garvin

DE

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