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Vikings vs Bears preview as NFC North rivals face off in NFL Week 2

The Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field for an early-season NFC North clash in Week 2, marking Chicago's home opener following an explosive 59-point rout of the Carolina Panthers in their opener. Both division competitors enter the contest holding 1-0 records, though Minnesota already has one divisional game under its belt.

The matchup marks Caleb Williams' home debut in his third campaign, alongside new head coach Ben Johnson, whose offense seeks to halt a losing slide against division opponents.

Schematically, the battle spotlights Johnson's unit matching wits against Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and his signature blitzing packages. Meanwhile, uncertainty hovers over the Vikings' offensive lineup heading into Sunday due to an injury to Kyler Murray, leaving their starting quarterback choice unsettled ahead of kickoff.