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CHICAGO, Sept.4, 2025
Who will come out on top of a stacked NFC North division?
Chris Bumbaca and Joe Rivera break down the NFC North and which of its powerful teams will come out on top.
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The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears kick off their seasons monday, September 8, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Our panel of NFL experts has weighed in with their picks for this Week 1 showdown.
Did you know? Caleb Williams has a 0-2 record against the Minnesota Vikings in his career.
Bears vs. Vikings Live Odds and Betting Predictions
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As the NFL season dawns, the spotlight turns too Soldier Field for a divisional clash. Will the Vikings spoil Ben JohnsonS head coaching debut, or will the Bears start strong? Here’s what our experts predict:
Prediction: Chicago Bears 24, Minnesota Vikings 20
Spread: Bears (+1.5)
J.J. McCarthy, a Chicago-area native, faces pressure too.I’m taking the home team. Johnson’s foundation should start to show, even if it’s not an immediate win.
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