Overview

• Chicago’s final report lists cornerback Jaylon Johnson (calf/groin) as questionable after increasing practice reps, while linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring) is doubtful.
• Johnson signaled optimism about playing and said he looks forward to matching up with Justin Jefferson and disrupting J.J. McCarthy in his debut.
• If Edwards cannot go, rookie Ruben Hyppolite II and Noah Sewell are in line for defensive snaps, per team guidance.
• Minnesota confirmed J.J. McCarthy will make his first NFL regular‑season start; LT Christian Darrisaw is questionable after practicing fully, and S Harrison Smith is doubtful with an illness.
• With Jordan Addison suspended, McCarthy’s primary targets project to be Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and TE T.J. Hockenson as Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy defense faces Ben Johnson’s Chicago debut with Caleb Williams.