Vikings vs Bears predictions, graded
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Vikings 9, Bears 3 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Vikings vs Bears? Of 14 pundits with a call on record, all 14 take the Bears. 6 named a score; the median has the Bears by 8.5. The Vikings won 9-3, so 0 of 14 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 22 out of 100.
Who the room took
14 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callVikings vs Bears picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- First Things First (podcast)all 3 Bears
- CBS Sportsall 2 Bears
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 Bears
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Bears
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 Bears.
Vikings vs Bears score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Bears by 8.5, and the final was Vikings by 6.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Trevor RipleyBears 30, Vikings 19Miss · 38
- Chris SimmsBears 31, Vikings 27Close · 45
- Pete PriscoBears 30, Vikings 24Close · 50
- Tony FuscoBears 69, Vikings 30Miss · 0
- Richard ShermanBears 32, Vikings 19Miss · 33
- John BreechBears 20, Vikings 17Close · 43
Vikings at Bears: how they came in
The Vikings are 1-0; the Bears are 1-0. It is a division game. On win totals, 17 pundits put the Vikings at 10 wins on average, and 19 pundits put the Bears at 9.7 wins on average.
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 39 scored, 22 allowed
- Last games
- W 39-22 vs Packers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 29th, defense 1st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 9-8
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 10 · 8 to 12 wins
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 59 scored, 37 allowed
- Last games
- W 59-37 at Panthers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 8th, defense 15th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.7 · 3 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Bears game
Vikings and Bears players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Vikings
- Carson WentzStarting QB · QB
357 passing yards · 3 TD, 2 INT · 48.4% completions · 3 games · 39th in the NFL in passing yards
Carson Wentz to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Meanwhile, Carson Wentz will back Murray up as J.J. McCarthy was relegated to the No. 3 role.” the article →
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
“Paired with the matchup, Wentz would be a streaming option, and surely a popular DFS play this weekend.” the article →
- Aaron JonesRB1 · RB
474 rushing yards on 115 carries · 2 TD · 16 catches for 95 · 8 games · 17th in the NFL in rushing yards
“I think, well, this is definitely based on the assumption Aaron Jones plays... he was described as day to day. So which usually means to me that they're probably going to play. (Week 8)” the article →
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Jordan Mason out (thumb), Jones should be the clear lead back for the Vikings this week.” the article →
- Justin JeffersonWR1 · WR
31 catches for 393 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 38th in the NFL in receiving yards
Justin Jefferson to fall short of his draft cost (the first round)
“And for all the reasons by Kyler Murray, I'm out on Justin Jefferson in the first round.” the article →
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Minnesota has our easiest passing schedule for 2026 as an added cherry in getting Jefferson back in the mix to compete as WR1 overall.” the article →
- T.J. HockensonTE1 · TE
35 catches for 328 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 59th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But chances are he’ll be ready to go in Week 7 when the Vikings come out of their bye week.” the article →
T.J. Hockenson to record 2 receiving tds
“I wouldn't be shocked if he finds paydirt twice in this advantageous matchup.” the article →
- Andrew Van GinkelSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
- Blake CashmanTackle leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 39 solo tackles · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Bears
- Caleb WilliamsStarting QB · QB
1,546 passing yards · 8 TD, 5 INT · 68.7% completions · 145 rushing yards · 6 games · 22nd in the NFL in passing yards
“he's gonna be back soon. He didn't practice today. It's unlikely that he plays Monday night.” the article →
“But Williams is expected back for the Bears' Week 6 game against the Falcons, who have been playing well after an 0-2 start.” the article →
- D'Andre SwiftRB1 · RB
576 rushing yards on 155 carries · 10 TD · 24 catches for 162 · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in rushing yards
D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart
“Swift is still the lead back. Like, unquestionable.” the article →
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)
“If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.” the article →
- Luther Burden IIIWR1 · WR
49 catches for 644 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in receiving yards
Luther Burden III to record 1,057 receiving yards
“projecting he will catch 73 passes for 1,057 yards and six touchdowns in 2026” the article →
Luther Burden III to be 1st on the depth chart
“there's a legit chance that Luther Burton becomes the number one early next season” the article →
- Colston LovelandTE1 · TE
37 catches for 363 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 48th in the NFL in receiving yards
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts)
“Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Loveland is the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts behind only Brock Bowers and Trey McBride.” the article →
Colston Loveland to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“Loveland could easily pick up right where he left off this season and compete with Brock Bowers and Trey McBride for the TE1 crown.” the article →
- Jeffery SimmonsSack leader · DT
6 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in sacks
Jeffery Simmons to make All-Pro
“Those might be the two all pro tackles this year.” the article →
Jeffery Simmons to make All-Pro
“who's coming off an all-pro season in 25, who, if he stays healthy, is a lock to be an all-pro again” the article →
- Dillon ThienemanTackle leader · S
1.5 sacks · 30 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 48th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Vikings at Bears
1–18 of 18
Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 19
Verdict Bears: 30 Vikings: 19
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
I'm gonna say, I think the Bears will win. I think Caleb will be fine.
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
I'm a put two chips. I'm not gonna get too excited and put more than two chips on the Bears, but I got two chips on the Bears.
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
We're putting 12 chips down on the Bears.
Chicago Bears 31 — Vikings 27
I'm going with the bears here, thirty one twenty seven, to win the game, but they're not covering.
Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 24
Pete Prisco on why he has the Bears pulling off the 30-24 win over Minnesota.
Chicago Bears 30 — Vikings 24
Pick: Bears 30, Vikings 24
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
[Bears four and a half point favorites] Same. That's kinda just by default.
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
I'll go bears, especially just because I don't know a quarterback from Minnesota.
Aaron Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
Jordan Mason went on injured reserve with a thumb injury this week, leaving Aaron Jones as the Vikings’ lead back in a Week 2 game against the Bears in Chicago.
Chicago Bears 69 — Vikings 30
But Caleb Williams will gobble that big Vikings D right up. Bears 69, Vikings 30.
Chicago Bears 32 — Minnesota Vikings 19
I got the Bears winning this game 32-19.
Chicago Bears to beat Minnesota Vikings
I, too, like the Bears... I think they continue this.
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
with the Vikings set to take on the league's most explosive offense Sunday in Chicago ... And based on their head-to-head track record, I give Johnson the upper hand in Sunday's showdown.
Carson Wentz to be 1st on the depth chart
Kevin O'Connell's offense still has questions with Carson Wentz (62.3 PFF passing grade) seemingly in the lineup for at least Week 2
Chicago Bears 20 — Vikings 17
Bears 20-17 over Vikings
Chicago Bears to beat Vikings
I don't trust Kyler Murray. I think the Bears step up in that game. We win our home opener.
Minnesota Vikings to beat Bears
And then at the Vikings? I think we end up losing that game.