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Rookie QBs Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy Headline Bears-Vikings MNF Clash
8 Sep
Summary
- Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy, 2022 first-round picks, make their NFL debuts
- Bears vs. Vikings game on Monday Night Football closes out Week 1 schedule
- Betting odds and player prop lines heavily feature the two young QBs
As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, the Monday Night Football showdown between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings is generating significant buzz, particularly around the two young starting quarterbacks making their debuts.
Caleb Williams, the Bears' first-round pick in 2022, will be making his first start under new head coach Ben Johnson. Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' 2022 first-rounder, is set to make his NFL debut after missing last preseason with a torn meniscus.
The latest NFL odds have Williams' over/under for passing yards at 220.5, while McCarthy's is set at 223.5. Additionally, Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson is expected to have a big game, with the model predicting he'll surpass 100 receiving yards.
As the league continues to embrace the rise of fantasy football and sports betting, the focus on individual player performances has never been higher. This highly anticipated matchup between two of the NFL's top young quarterbacks is sure to captivate fans and bettors alike as the 2025 season gets underway.
