Overview

• Chicago hosts Minnesota at Soldier Field on Monday, Sept. 8, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN.
• Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will call the game, with Laura Rutledge and Lisa Salters reporting from the sidelines.
• Johnson said he feels really good about Williams’ progress and sees no reason the Bears cannot win this year, while Williams praised his coach’s play-calling.
• Cornerback Jaylon Johnson practiced and safety Jaquan Brisker said he is good to go, while linebacker TJ Edwards and running back Roschon Johnson were not seen at practice.
• The matchup also features Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy making his first career start, with national predictions split on which team will take the opener.