What are the keys to success for the Minnesota Vikings when they face the Chicago Bears in Week 1 on Monday Night Football?

As the Chicago Bears prepare to host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, here's what to know about their Week 1 matchup.

Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury is looking like a "long-term' concern for the Vikings ahead of their season opener against the Bears.

The last time the 49ers faced Sam Darnold, he beat them. That was Week 2 of last year. Darnold was the starting quarterback for the Vikings, and

The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings have been named teams to watch in the race to sign a veteran wide receiver who was recently released.

This season may be the most important of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. He and Kevin O’Connell have stuck their necks out for J.J. McCarthy, tasking Adofo-Mensah with building a roster that could help the young quarterback get through the ups and downs and open a Super Bowl window in the process.

Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' 2025 season opener against the Minnesota Vikings, which kicks off at 7:15 p.m. CT Monday, Sept. 8 at Soldier Field.

Of course, McCaffrey has a lengthy injury history. He dealt with Achilles tendonitis in both legs ahead of the start of last season, and the 49ers repeatedly downplayed the issue. McCaffrey wound up sitting out until Week 10, so fans are naturally concerned that something similar could happen again in 2025.

The NFL is back! The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will battle on Monday Night Football on ESPN/ABC for their season opener.