The Minnesota Vikings visit the Chicago Bears in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL regular season, a divisional NFC North matchup following both teams' preseason finales. Minnesota enters with uncertainty at quarterback, as Kyler Murray is projected to start while J.J. McCarthy recovers from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the final exhibition game and raises questions about the backup role. The Vikings also face depth challenges at safety after an undrafted rookie suffered an ankle sprain. Chicago, coming off an 11-6 division-winning campaign, projects for regression amid a tougher schedule and must navigate its own injury concerns on defense heading into the opener against Carolina. Roster cuts and final injury reports this weekend will further shape preparation for both sides.
In the upcoming NFL game, scheduled for September 20 at 1:00PM ET:
If Vikings wins, the market will resolve to "Vikings".
If Bears wins, the market will resolve to "Bears".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
