'Yeah, this guy is a gamer': Vikings not surprised by J.J. McCarthy's eye-opening NFL debut
J.J. McCarthy rallied the Minnesota Vikings with three fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a surprise read-option run, leading to a 27-24 comeback win over the Chicago Bears.
NFL: Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings - Preview, predictions and odds
Primetime Week 1 pits rookie-year Caleb Williams' Bears against new Vikings starter J.J. McCarthy in an early NFC North measuring contest at Soldier Field.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was out on the practice field but without pads. Coach Mike McDaniel said he would try to practice through his oblique injury, revealed ahead of the Friday joint session, but Hill did not do anything against the Bears.
Veteran RB Jamaal Williams could reunite with Ben Johnson and the Bears in 2025
Despite higher competition in the free-agent pool, Jamaal Williams remains a top option for the Bears, especially due to his previous success with their current staff.