The NFC North spotlight shifts to Soldier Field as the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears face each other on Sunday, September 20th.
Game | Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears |
Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT |
Stadium | Soldier Field |
Location | Chicago, Illinois |
TV Channel | FOX |
The Minnesota Vikings enter Sunday's NFC North showdown with their backup quarterback Carson Wentz. With Kyler Murray sidelined due to a head injury from their Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, veteran Carson Wentz is expected to take over until he returns.
While Wentz sparked the Vikings' 39-22 comeback victory last week, the offense could look different without Murray's mobility and ability to extend plays outside the pocket, putting even more pressure on Minnesota's running game, offensive line, and playmakers to generate explosive plays.
The Chicago Bears enter this matchup riding the momentum of a franchise-record 59 point performance in their season opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams led the offensive with four touchdowns (two passing and two rushing) while completing 72.4% of his attempts, consistently creating big plays without forcing throws. The Bears finished with 552 total yards in a 59-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Despite the dominant offensive performance, the Bears' defense struggled to find their rhythm, allowing 478 total yards. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will have plenty to address as Chicago looks to tighten up on that side of the ball heading into Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings vs. Bears: TV Channel & Streaming
Fans can watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game on FOX, it will be available to stream on Fubo and FoxSports.com.
Vikings vs. Bears Odds
Spread | Total | Money Line | |
MIN Vikings | +4.5 -110 | O 47.5 -115 | +180 |
CHI Bears | -4.5 -110 | U 47.5 -105 | -220 |
First Team to Score
MIN Vikings +105 | CHI Bears -140 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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