The Chicago Bears are no longer a fantasy football wasteland. The addition of head coach Ben Johnson, a completely rebuilt offensive line, and an emerging young core means it's time to stop laughing at the Bears and start stacking them in your 2025 fantasy football drafts. Whether you're gunning for upside, value, or a league-winning sleeper, Chicago's got you covered.
Here are the top 3 Bears to target — and why they should be on your draft board yesterday.
1. Caleb Williams (QB) – The Breakout Candidate
ADP: QB11 (Rounds 8-9)
2024 Finish: QB16 (15.3 PPG)
Why You Should Be All-In
Caleb Williams isn’t just a decent late-round QB option. He’s a damn landmine waiting to blow up fantasy leagues.
Let’s talk context: The guy had a rough rookie campaign, but the situation around him was hot garbage. The Bears gave up 68 sacks in 2024. That’s not just bad, it’s "you should be arrested for negligence" bad.
But here comes the cavalry:
- Ben Johnson is now steering the ship. His Lions offense ranked 1st in points per game (33.1) and 2nd in yards (415.7) last year. This guy turned Jared Goff into a consistent fantasy QB. Imagine what he can do with a talent like Caleb.
- Massive O-line upgrade: Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman join the front five, turning a sieve into a shield.
- Rushing upside: Williams ran for 489 yards in 2024, 7th among QBs. That gives him a safe weekly floor.
Metrics That Matter
Williams had one of the worst pressure-to-sack conversion rates (30.9%) in the league. That screams "rookie panic" but also fixable issues with better protection and coaching.
When given a clean pocket? Sure, his accuracy ranked low, but Ben Johnson's route concepts are made to get guys wide open. Translation: his numbers will look a hell of a lot better.
And let’s not forget his five-game heater to close 2024: 10 TDs, 0 INTs. He torched Detroit and Minnesota with back-to-back top-5 fantasy finishes. That’s the Caleb we drafted in dynasty last year.
2025 Outlook
With a clean pocket and smart playcalling, 4,000 yards and 25+ touchdowns are well within reach. He’s got top-10 QB written all over him. At QB11 ADP? That’s thievery.
2. Rome Odunze (WR) – The Ascending Star
ADP: WR30-35
2024 Stats: 54 rec, 734 yards, 3 TDs on 101 targets
The Breakout's Already Brewing
Keenan Allen’s gone. That’s 121 targets up for grabs. Rome Odunze is not just stepping into more volume — he's sprinting into WR2 territory with a WR1 skillset.
Ben Johnson likes to scheme WRs open. And guess what? Odunze is the prototype for his outside receiver role.
- Red Zone Monster: Odunze is 6-foot-3, built like a tank, and attacks the ball in traffic. He’ll be the go-to guy inside the 20.
- Slot Savvy: He ran more slot snaps than DJ Moore in 2024 — and was better at it.
- Reception Perception: He outperformed Moore against man, press, and zone coverage. Yes, you read that right.
What the Advanced Data Says
Odunze ranked 84th in catchable target rate. That tells you more about the QB/offensive line mess than his ability. And yet he still saw:
- Top 15 in average depth of target
- Top 15 in air yards
- Top 15 in red zone targets
Volume meets efficiency? That’s how breakouts happen.
2025 Outlook
90+ receptions, 1,100+ yards, and 8-10 TDs are realistic. WR15-20 finish incoming. He’s a monster-in-waiting.
Draft this guy. Hell, reach for him.
3. Roschon Johnson (RB) – The Ultimate Sleeper
ADP: RB52-57 (Rounds 12-13)
2024 Stats: 55 carries, 150 yards, 6 TDs
Touchdown Thief
Roschon Johnson is one of the most slept-on players in all of fantasy football.
Here’s why:
- Scored 6 TDs on just 55 carries in 2024.
- Same TD total as D'Andre Swift, who had 253 carries.
- 10.9% TD rate = elite goal line killer.
Ben Johnson thrives with committee backs. Think Jamaal Williams and David Montgomery. Williams scored 17 TDs in 2022. Montgomery scored 14 in 2023. Johnson’s gonna hand Roschon those same red zone chances.
| Player | Carries | Rushing TDs | TD Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roschon Johnson | 55 | 6 | 10.9% |
| D’Andre Swift | 253 | 6 | ~2.4% |
| Jamaal Williams | 262 | 17 | ~6.5% |
| David Montgomery | 185 | 12 | ~6.5% |
The Swift Problem
Swift was bad. Like "what happened to you?" bad:
- Last in rushing yards over expected (-0.69 per carry)
- Career-low 3.8 YPC
It’s the same pattern Ben Johnson saw in Detroit, and he dumped Swift for Gibbs. Don’t be shocked if he phases him out again.
What’s Around Him
The Bears didn’t draft meaningful RB competition. Seventh-rounder Kyle Monangai isn’t a threat. Roschon is the clear RB2 with a real shot to lead this team in rushing scores.
Oh, and did we mention the revamped O-line? Yeah, that’ll help a lot too.
2025 Outlook
Conservative guess: 80-100 carries, 350-450 yards, 8-10 TDs, 25-30 catches.
Upside scenario? 140+ carries, 12+ TDs, usable RB2.
You don’t find that kind of lottery ticket in Round 13. Draft him. Stash him. Win with him.
Final Verdict
The Bears aren’t a punchline anymore. They’re a fantasy cheat code in 2025.
- Caleb Williams could be this year's Jalen Hurts.
- Rome Odunze is already better than his WR1 teammate.
- Roschon Johnson is a late-round hammer in a TD-friendly system.
Ben Johnson changed the Lions overnight. Now he’s got more talent in Chicago, and the same offensive blueprint.
The best fantasy managers will zig while others zag. While everyone else avoids the Bears, you can feast on value picks with real league-winning upside.
Don’t miss the damn train.
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