The 2025 NFL Kickoff is about to complete its opening weekend and only the always-anticipated “Monday Night Football” remains, and this duel will take place between the Chicago Bears, who will host the Minnesota Vikings at the legendary Soldier Field. A divisional matchup that will take place on Monday, September 8, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET, 5:15 p.m. PT.
Chicago hopes to see better production from Caleb Williams, after the young quarterback had a rather inconsistent rookie year. On the Vikings’ side, there is a new face at the quarterback position: JJ McCarthy takes the place of Sam Darnold, after the veteran QB has moved to Seattle. The purple team is a team accustomed to being in the playoff hunt.JJ McCarthy was a first-round pick in 2024 and will finally make his official NFL debut after missing a year through injury. All eyes will be on his performance, as the direction of Minnesota depends largely on his ability to adapt to the demanding pace of this league.
Where to watch the Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings game in USA?
The first Monday Night Football will be broadcast on several TV and streaming channels. It is worth remembering that the NFL Network channel broadcasts all the games of each of the dates of the season under the “Ticket Pass” subscription. If you do not have this NFL channel package, the media where it can be seen are:
- TV Channels: ESPN, ABC and NFL+
- Streaming: Fubo, Disney+
What is the recent experience between Bears and Vikings?
In 2024, the two meetings between these teams ended with a Minnesota victory. The Vikings won 30-12 at home and 30-27 at Soldier Field in a game that was decided in overtime. Against this backdrop, there is an ingredient that is not there to fuel the spirits of the Chicago Bears, who are going through a key moment in their rebuilding process. With Ben Johnson in his first season as head coach, the plan is clear: to make the most of Caleb Williams’ talent, who was chosen number one overall in the last Draft.
Chicago fans are confident that this duo will mark the beginning of a new winning era for a franchise that has been searching for stability for years.
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