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Vikings sign backup quarterback Carson Wentz<\/p>\n
The Minnesota Vikings have reshaped their quarterback depth, signing Carson Wentz and trading backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles.<\/p>\n
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The Minnesota Vikings<\/a> and Chicago Bears<\/a> play on Monday, Sept. 8 at the Bears’ Soldier Field in a game on the NFL Week 1 schedule.<\/p>\n Which team will win the NFL Week 1 Monday Night Football game?<\/p>\n Check out these\u00a0NFL Week 1 picks and NFL Week 1 predictions\u00a0for the game, which can be seen at 5:15 p.m. MST on ESPN and ABC (stream with FUBO<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Vikings are a 1.5-point favorite over the Bears in NFL Week 1 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Minnesota is -125 on the moneyline, while Chicago is +105. The over\/under (point total) is set at 43.5 points.<\/p>\n Watch Vikings at Bears live on FUBO (free trial)<\/a><\/p>\n The Arizona Republic: Vikings 21, Bears 20<\/p>\n Jeremy Cluff writes: “Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is set to make his first NFL start after being injured last season. Will the Monday Night Football lights be too bright for him? We don’t think so.”<\/p>\n Bookies.com<\/a>: Bet the Bears to cover vs Vikings<\/p>\n Bill Speros writes: “QB J.J. McCarthy makes his injury-delayed debut for the Vikings. The Bears counter with Caleb Williams and a rebuilt offensive line. New HC Ben Johnson gives Chicago a legit offensive mind for once. If Williams has time, look out.”<\/p>\n The site’s formula predicts that the Vikings will win the NFL Week 1 game against the Bears.<\/p>\n ESPN<\/a>: Bears have a 52.5% chance to beat Vikings on Monday Night Football<\/p>\n The site gives the Vikings a 47.1% shot at winning the NFL Week 1 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.<\/p>\n Dimers<\/a>: Vikings 23, Bears 20<\/p>\n It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Vikings a win probability of 61%, while the Bears have a win probability of 39%.”<\/p>\n Fansided<\/a>: Bears 20, Vikings 17<\/p>\n Lou Scataglia writes: “Week 1 finishes up with the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago to play the Bears, and this is going to be the first regular season start for JJ McCarthy, Minnesota’s de-facto rookie quarterback. If you ask me, the Bears’ defense is going to feast and come out with a win. Sure, Chicago might be viewed as the more dysfunctional and weaker team, but this game being at home is going to be what seals the deal.”<\/p>\n We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn\u2019t influence our coverage.<\/p>\n NFL’s highest paid players in 2025:<\/strong>\u00a0Quarterbacks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Running backs<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Wide receivers<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Tight ends<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Offensive linemen<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0D-linemen<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Cornerbacks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Safeties<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Linebackers<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Edge rushers<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Highest paid NFL players: Overall<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0By position<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0By team<\/a><\/p>\n Reach Jeremy Cluff\u00a0at\u00a0jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com<\/a>.\u00a0Follow him on X, formerly Twitter\u00a0@Jeremy_Cluff.<\/a><\/p>\n Support local journalism: Subscribe to\u00a0azcentral.com<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n