VIKES @ Bears 9/20/26

[Parfigliano]

Vikes line:  +4.5 / 48.5 / +180  two divisional wins to start the season would be a Big F'ing Deal.

[nicksaviking]

The Bears offense looks scary. But last year Williams threw for only 403 yards and one TD in the two Vikings games combined. And the Vikings have won six straight in rivalry.

If Flores and the defense can keep the Bears offense somewhat in check, and better yet, rattle Williams, a league-wide narrative that the Vikings and Flores have the Bears/Williams number is going to start popping up. And as Minnesota fans, those such narratives often end up turning into self fulfilling prophecies. Knock on wood the Vikings win and get in the head of every one in Chicago for future matchups.

[TheLeviathan]

All I know is that I expect there to be points.  It's early, the field in Chicago will be as playable as ever, the Bears do have an array of weapons, and also one of the worst defenses in the entire NFL.

I think it ends up something like 35-31 Bears.

[Parfigliano]

44 minutes ago, TheLeviathan said:

All I know is that I expect there to be points.  It's early, the field in Chicago will be as playable as ever, the Bears do have an array of weapons, and also one of the worst defenses in the entire NFL.

I think it ends up something like 35-31 Bears.

So I should bet the over and take the points.

[Danchat]

Here's my depth chart for the Bears:

[Parfigliano]

I hope we win.  I hope the Jets smack the packers.

[Mike Sixel]

If I were a betting man, I'd definitely take the bears and points. 

[Vanimal46]

The forecast in Chicago is pretty ugly today. Rain rain and more rain. I’m benching Addison and Odunze on my fantasy teams today

[Aggies7]

Wentzylvania with a bomb already 

[Aggies7]

Alright we’ll take the 3

[Parfigliano]

Chi guy held him and threw him into the QB legs so penalty on Vikes too....WTF

[Vanimal46]

19 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Wentzylvania with a bomb already 

It was the full Carson Wentz experience on the first drive. A couple of beautiful passes and 1 of the worst pass decisions you can make. We’re lucky he hasn’t been picked off yet this season. 

[Aggies7]

Our old friend Bradbury with a false start 

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Our old friend Bradbury with a false start 

Is he at the stage of his career where he’s signing 1 year deals? I thought he was on the Patriots still 

[Aggies7]

Penalties galore 

[Aggies7]

Defense looking better 

[Vanimal46]

There we go! Byron Murphy Jr! 

[Aggies7]

Missing Mason today. 

[Parfigliano]

Wentz really Wentzing things up

[Aggies7]

That over not looking good 

[Parfigliano]

12 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

That over not looking good 

That Wentz not looking good

[Aggies7]

I think Bradbury is a double agent 

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

I think Bradbury is a double agent 

Old friend doing us a solid

[Vanimal46]

The Bears shooting themselves in both feet on this drive 

[Aggies7]

Ugly game, both sides 

[Vanimal46]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Ugly game, both sides 

As expected when they’re playing in the rain 

[Aggies7]

Thank you bears for bleeping up that drive 

[Vanimal46]

Penalty #3 on Bradbury. Caleb Williams looks awful so far. 

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Penalty #3 on Bradbury. Caleb Williams looks awful so far. 

Rumors of his competence were greatly exaggerated.

[Vanimal46]

Bears fumble at the 1 and Vikings recover let’s go!