The budding rivalry between Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy has been highly anticipated since the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings reset at quarterback with first-round selections in the 2024 draft.

Drafted No. 1 overall, Williams was a Day 1 starter in Chicago while McCarthy, selected 10th overall, missed his rookie year due to a meniscus injury he suffered in the 2024 preseason.

The two first-rounders approach their first-ever meeting on primetime Monday Night Football for a Week 1 matchup that will set the stage for what could be a storied rivalry in the NFC North.

Williams addressed the upcoming matchup in his Wednesday news conference, admitting he is not particularly familiar with McCarthy and that the rivalry is to be determined.

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