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Vikings-Bears will feature plenty of new faces on the field and the sideline. J.J. McCarthy will make his rookie debut at quarterback for the Vikings; meanwhile, the Ben Johnson era starts in Chicago. Let’s dive into my best Vikings vs Bears on Monday Night Football player prop bets for Week 1, while you can also find out all of our expert NFL picks for EVERY GAME in Week 1 and throughout the season!
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Vikings vs Bears player prop bet: T.J. Hockenson 40+ receiving yards (-119)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing.
J.J. McCarthy has all the tools to find success in his rookie season. He had a whole season to learn from Sam Darnold and, more importantly, head coach Kevin O’Connell, considered one of the brightest offensive minds in the league. His success with Sam Darnold last season was eye-opening, and many fans are excited about what he can do with McCarthy. With all the talent on offense that includes Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason, we’ll have our eyes on tight end T.J. Hockenson – Our top player prop bet for Vikings-Bears on Monday Night Football.
Hockenson is fresh off playing 10 games last season after tearing his ACL late in 2023. He was an integral part of the Vikings success on offense, totaling 40+ receiving yards in six games last season, including 64 yards in the Vikings’ Wild Card loss to the Rams. The Bears will have all eyes on Justin Jefferson down the field. Expect O’Connell to have McCarthy look Hockenson’s way early, especially to relieve the nerves.
