Storyline
Monday Night spotlight
Minnesota Vikings visit Chicago Bears in Week 1. Kickoff is set for Monday, September 8 at 8:15 PM on ESPN.
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Week 1 • Monday Night
MIN
Minnesota Vikings
GameCenter
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Monday, September 8 at 8:15 PM
ESPN • Soldier Field
CHI
Chicago Bears
Kickoff (ET)
Monday, September 8 at 8:15 PM
Stage
Week 1 • Monday Night
Broadcast
ESPN • Soldier Field
Status
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Instant storylines
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Trend
Momentum watch
The Chicago Bears host a national audience. Keep an eye on scripted drives early — whoever controls the first two possessions often dictates pace.
Fantasy
Fantasy lens
Stack skill players tied to red-zone roles. Chicago Bears feature as the home favorite, making their RB/TE options valuable pivots. Monitor inactives 90 minutes before kickoff for final lineup tweaks.
Timeline
Pregame Prep
Inactives drop 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Perfect window to lock fantasy rosters and props.
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Kickoff
Monday, September 8 at 8:15 PM
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Halftime adjustments
Expect scripted counters and condensed formations as coordinators settle in.
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Final whistle
Full recap, fantasy fallout, and social buzz roll in here once the clock hits :00.
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