The Bears opened -1 back in May, but over the summer, the Vikings became a short favorite. The price bettors pay for the money line matters to the bottom line of their betting ledger, but it’s unlikely to matter when it comes to whether you win or lose, as -1 is not a key number.

The Lions play the Bears at 1 p.m. on FOX 2 from Ford Field. Get ready with Lions Gameday Live at 10 a.m. on FOX 2. Sunday night at 11 p.m. is Lions Game Night with locker room interviews and analysis. The Lions are a 5.5-point favorite on most betting sites.

NFL Week 1 gave us a first look at how the Vikings’ 2025 schedule might play out, from boom-or-bust stars to division rivals.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football Week 17.

The Vikings kick off their 2025 season tonight at Soldier Field in Chicago, where quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his NFL debut in the stadium where he saw his first game at age 4. He’ll face Bears QB Caleb Williams,

McCarthy had a 35.4 passer rating through three quarters before a stunning finish: He went 6-for-8 for 87 yards and two touchdowns, ran for another touchdown and got the win.

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 after a spectacular fourth quarter. But the game wasn't full of positives. For three quarters, every phase struggled. The Vikings fell behind 17-6 after an ill-advised pick-six by McCarthy.

The Vikings are 1-0 after beating the Bears in thrilling comeback fashion on Monday, which has only added to the excitement around this 2025 team. Now they're back in Minneapolis to play another primetime game in their home opener.