In a clash of NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field for the first "Monday Night Football" game of the 2025 season.

Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN, and both teams enter the season with significant changes.

J.J. McCarthy , the No. 10 pick in 2024, takes over at quarterback for the Vikings, replacing Sam Darnold , after sitting out his first NFL season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee.

The Bears, meanwhile, begin a new era under coach Ben Johnson, bringing high hopes on the offensive side with an wealth of young talent in 2024 first-rounders Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze , and rookie tight end Colston Loveland and rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III .

Game bets

Bears +1.5 (-115)

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