5 matchup advantages the Chicago Bears can exploit against the Minnesota Vikings
Chicago Bears have several key matchup advantages over the Minnesota Vikings that could help them improve to 2-0 with a Week 2 win.
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Vikings’ Carson Wentz set to start Week 2 as Kyler Murray gets ruled out due to concussion
With the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the 2026 regular season, the fanbase has been awaiting the answer on who would start at quarterback for the team on Sunday. As Vikings star Kyler Murray has been limited at practice while in the concussion protocol, the team would reveal its […] The post Vikings’ Carson Wentz set to start Week 2 as Kyler Murray gets ruled out due to concussion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Johnson vs. Brian Flores: The 'mental war' behind Sunday's chess match in Vikings-Bears
Bears QB Caleb Williams did not talk this week like a man coming off a 59-point performance. Facing Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Williams said — borrowing a phrase from his head coach — is a “mental war.” Flores and Bears head coach Ben Johnson have gone head-to-head six times since 2023. Johnson’s side has won five, and four of those victories were 30-plus-point games when Johnson was in Detroit. Last season, Flores’ defense held Johnson’s offense to 24 and 19 points, with the ...
Norse Code Podcast Episode 613: The Ring Cycle
Download Link Here Arif and James are back to preview the Bears game with Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears. Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe to via our RSS feed, […]
Carolina Panthers: Deliver Massive News for $35 Million Playmaker
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker rolled his ankle during the first quarter of Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Coker toughed it out and led the team in every receiving category, hauling in eight receptions on nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 84% of offensive snaps. After the game, the underrated […] The post Carolina Panthers: Deliver Massive News for $35 Million Playmaker appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson worried about Vikings’ All-Pro
The Chicago Bears offense will face a much tougher challenge in Week 2 than they did against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The Bears put up 59 points in a thrilling 59-37 win over the Panthers. Chicago will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, who came from behind to beat the Green Bay [...] The post Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson worried about Vikings’ All-Pro appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Bears Sign DB Keidron Smith to Practice Squad, Place Anthony Johnson on PS Injured
Bears Communications announced the club signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad and placed DB Anthony Johnson on Practice Squad; Injured. The post Bears Sign DB Keidron Smith to Practice Squad, Place Anthony Johnson on PS Injured appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Bears Announce Two Practice Squad Moves
The Chicago Bears announced they signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad and placed DB Anthony Johnson on the practice squad’s injured list. The #Bears have signed DB Keidron Smith to the club’s Practice Squad and placed DB Anthony Johnson on Practice Squad; Injured. — Bears Communications (@BearsPR) September 18, 2026 Chicago’s practice squad now […] The post Bears Announce Two Practice Squad Moves appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Keys to Vikings Knocking Off High-Flying Bears on Sunday
As the Kyler Murray concussion watch continues and Carson Wentz prepares for a possible 100th NFL start Sunday in Chicago, […]
Bears’ Caleb Williams can join elite club with touchdown pass vs. Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense is sure to give the Chicago Bears one of their more challenging tests of the season. But with just one touchdown pass, quarterback Caleb Williams can etch his name in the record books forever. When Williams is on the field, he is known for his playmaking ability. At the same though, [...] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams can join elite club with touchdown pass vs. Vikings appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Vikings’ Path Forward: A Rune Reading
After the Vikings absolutely destroyed Green Bay in the last 20 minutes of last Sunday’s game, I found myself with more questions than answers. The similarity to the week one victory of the 2025 season, against the Chicago Bears, are readily apparent. It was an exciting finish to a game that looked like it was […]
Ranking biggest NFC North threats to Bears heading into Week 2
The Chicago Bears cannot be thrilled with the current NFC North standings as two teams were able to pick up wins in Week 1 leaving
What Can the Panthers Takeaway From Their Week 1 Loss?
The Carolina Panthers opened their 2026-27 NFL season with offensive firepower, but it wasn’t enough to match Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Carolina fell 59-37 at Bank of America Stadium in the highest-scoring game in NFL Week 1 history. The Panthers also broke a franchise record for allowing the most points in team history. […] The post What Can the Panthers Takeaway From Their Week 1 Loss? appeared first on The Lead .
THE NFC NORTH DOOR IS OPEN 👀🐻 | Bears Can TAKE CONTROL + Ben Johnson Calls out Jayon & Tyrique
The NFC North just opened up for the Chicago Bears. Detroit fell to Buffalo 41-31, dropping the Lions to 1-1, while Chicago and Minnesota remain 1-0. A Bears win Sunday would move Chicago to 2-0 and 1-0 in the division, giving them an early chance to make the rest of the NFC North start chasing. But there’s a major storyline up front: Darnell Wright missed Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury before returning limited Thursday, while Ozzy Trapilo remains limited as he works back from his sur...
Bears Injury Report: Wright Limited, Gallimore Full Ahead of Vikings
Bears Thursday Week 2 injury report: Wright upgrades to limited; Gallimore and Jarrett full; Thuney rests; Swift, Monangai and others remain limited vs Vikings. The post Bears Injury Report: Wright Limited, Gallimore Full Ahead of Vikings appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
NFL Week 2 Predictions: Colts-Chiefs, Steelers-Patriots, Jags-Broncos, Saints-Ravens, Vikings-Bears
Nick Wright shares his predictions for Week 2 of the NFL season including Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs looking to go 2-0 at home against Daniel Jones’ Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers taking on Drake Maye’s New England Patriots, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars heading to Denver for a matchup with Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears looking to stay hot against Brian Flores’ Minnesota Viking...
Bears’ Ryan Poles sends Caleb Williams strategic ‘papercuts’ message
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams came into the 2026 season on a wave of hype. He then followed through by leading a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers. But Williams still isn’t a finished project and is trying to reach the highest ceiling possible. One clear area of improvement Chicago is looking for is the [...] The post Bears’ Ryan Poles sends Caleb Williams strategic ‘papercuts’ message appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Week 2 Preview: The Search for Seven in a Row
The Minnesota Vikings aim to win back-to-back division games this Sunday as they travel to Soldier Field to face the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears. Dammit, that doesn’t sound right. It will be the search for seven straight wins at Soldier Field, which also feels weird. Maybe because nothing ever comes easy there. Five […]
Bears linked to $106 million superstar in blockbuster trade speculation
The Chicago Bears have been named a potential trade suitor for Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby after a concerning Week 1 defensive performance.
Kyler Murray's Status for Vikings vs. Bears Updated in New NFL Rumors amid Injury Recovery
There is reportedly a chance Kyler Murray could play Sunday against the Chicago Bears despite suffering an injury in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Kyler Murray's Status for Vikings vs. Bears Updated After Suffering Concussion in Week 1
Kyler Murray will miss Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered during the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings at Bears Q&A: Ben Johnson vs Brian Flores
Hey, I have a little fact for you that you probably hadn’t heard. It really hasn’t been talked about locally in Chicago media, and I haven’t heard it mentioned at all on the national shows. I would have thought it would have gotten more attention, but it’s mostly flown under the radar. In week one, […]
Aaron Donald EXPECTED to make season debut + Bears’ offense WANTS MORE! | Big Day
On Big Day, Peter Schrager is joined by Stacey Dales and Daniel Jeremiah to preview Week 2 of the NFL regular season: 0:00 Rams vs. Giants 3:08 Colts vs. Chiefs 5:45 Seahawks vs. Cardinals 7:58 Vikings vs. Bears ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NFL
NFL Week 2 Joint Power Rankings: Bears & 49ers SOAR, Packers & Rams FALL, Bills or Ravens #1?
Paul Farrington, Jack Weinberger, and Producer Zack go through their Joint NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 2 of the season. How high will Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears and Brock Purdy’s San Francisco 49ers rise after impressive wins. And how far will Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers and Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams fall after embarrassing losses? Will Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills or Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens claim the top spot after the two reigning NFL MVPs got off to red hot star...
Can the Vikings Survive Without Murray and Mason vs Chicago?
Murray or Wentz? Flores vs Caleb? Vikings-Bears keys that decide Sunday. — On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano mapped Minnesota’s path to 2-0 in the NFC North before Sunday’s noon CT game at Soldier Field. The Vikings 1st & SKOL episode starts with Kyler Murray’s concussion and the NFL protocol, […]
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