This NFC North matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings is critical for the Windy City.
The Bears need to get off to a fast start to the 2026 season, and a division win in the first two weeks would be paramount to their success. Last year, they lost to the Vikings on the opening weekend, so they don't want that to happen again.
If seven bold predictions come true for the Bears, though, that would be all they need to win the game. Here's the bold prediction that would crush the Vikings and help Chicago secure the win.
Bold predictions that would help the Bears over Vikings in Week 2
Luther Burden III catches a 50+ yard completion for a touchdown
Burden didn't have a bad Week 1 performance in the Bears' win over the Carolina Panthers, but with the offensive fireworks they put up, scoring 59 points, he wasn't as involved. Watch for the Bears to try to get him a deep shot for a big completion. Burden has a chance to show off the speed in a big way against Minnesota.
Jaylon Johnson gets his groove back with a pick-six
Johnson had a horrendous day against the Panthers in Week 1, leaving many people doubting that he can rebound. How about getting a pick-six like Nahshon Wright did against the same Vikings team last year? That would be a good way for Johnson to get things back on track.
Braxton Jones posts the highest PFF grade of any Bears player in the game
Jones had an average first week, and he is not a guy people think of when it comes to being a top offensive lineman on the Bears. It would be a stunner if he ends up as the Bears' best performer with a high PFF grade. Yes, this feels like a major stretch, but it would be great to see Jones play well.
D'Andre Swift notches another 100-yard game on the ground
Swift got 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns against the Panthers in Week 1, so getting another 100-yard game doesn't seem that crazy. But the Vikings' defense is so good that it could be a long shot for anyone to rush for that many yards against them. If anyone can do it, Swift would be the guy.
Montez Sweat gets the hat trick in sacks
Sweat had a solid Week 1 where he got a sack. He'll do that again, but do it three times in the contest. The Vikings might have some concerns about Carson Wentz, and Sweat could be in for a monster day.
T.J. Edwards leads the game in tackles with 18
Edwards has heard all the noise about getting just one tackle last week, so he'll make sure he fixes it quickly. He will lead the team in tackles and be flying all over the field like a man on a mission. 18 tackles would be a great way for him to bounce back.
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Caleb Williams lights up Vikings with 250 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and four touchdowns
How can Williams follow up on the four-touchdown performance he had last week? Why not just do the same thing and help the Bears pick up a win with over 320 total yards and four touchdowns? He's already an MVP candidate, and this would really put him in the conversation.
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