The budding rivalry hasn’t bloomed through their first year-and-a-half in the league together. Williams is making progress, but McCarthy is just getting started. The La Grange Park native has played only four career games.

The Minnesota Vikings have been urged to change their approach to the starting QB of the team going into the 2026 season and beyond.

The Chicago Bears (6-3) and the Minnesota Vikings (4-5) faceoff this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Plenty on the line in this clash of NFC North rivals. The result will go a long way towards deciding if the Bears are contenders for a playoff spot and if the Vikings can get into the race in a competitive NFC North.

The Chicago Bears could be getting the Minnesota Vikings at the right time. Quarterback Caleb Williams, having guided the Bears to five wins in the last six games, leads Chicago into US Bank Stadium was the No.

The Minnesota Vikings may seriously consider adding competition for JJ McCarthy next year, and former QB Daniel Jones will be a free agent.

The Bears will be missing linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) and wide receiver Jahdae Walker (concussion). Two defensive backs are listed as questionable: Jaquan Brisker (back) and Jaylon Johnson (groin).

The Vikings limited two-time MVP Lamar Jackson to 6.1 yards per pass attempt, his lowest mark in 28 games, and held five-time Pro Bowl pick Derrick Henry to an average of 3.8 yards per rush with Jalen Redmond producing yet another disruptive performance.

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson issued a two-word warning ahead of the must-win showdown with the Chicago Bears.