Bears Host Vikings at Soldier Field With Vikings Missing Kyler Murray

Minnesota's injuries force reliance on Carson Wentz with Aaron Jones taking a heavier workload for an early NFC North test.

Overview

The Chicago Bears will host the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 20, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. EDT at Soldier Field and the game airing on FOX.
Both teams enter 1-0 after Week 1 wins, making this an early divisional game that will decide who takes the NFC North lead.
Minnesota's final injury report lists quarterback Kyler Murray out with a concussion and wide receiver Jauan Jennings out, while RB Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve.
Those losses increase the likelihood that Carson Wentz will handle more snaps and that Aaron Jones will absorb the bulk of the rushing work against Chicago's defense.
Key matchups to watch include Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner vs. Bears tackle Braxton Jones, Andrew Van Ginkel vs. Chicago's right tackle spot, and Justin Jefferson vs. Jaylon Johnson, all of which will shape the game's outcome.