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We have an intriguing NFC North battle to round off Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, as the Minnesota Vikings battle the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Vikings vs Bears will feature plenty of new faces on the field and the sidelines. JJ McCarthy will make his NFL debut at quarterback for the Vikings; meanwhile, the Ben Johnson era starts in Chicago. Let’s dive into my best Vikings vs Bears player prop bets for MNF. You can also find out all of our expert NFL picks for tonight’s matchup and every game throughout the season.
Read our full Vikings vs Bears predictions for MNF after our experts went 21-5 on their spread and total picks yesterday!
Vikings vs Bears player prop bet: T.J. Hockenson 40+ receiving yards (-119)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
JJ 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. O’Connell’s success with 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, I have my eyes fixated on tight end TJ Hockenson — my top player prop bet for Vikings vs 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 6 games last season — including 64 yards in the Vikings’ Wild Card loss to the Rams. The Bears will be focused on Justin Jefferson down the field. Expect O’Connell to have McCarthy look Hockenson’s way early, especially to relieve the nerves.
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