The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their season by defeating the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 8, 2025. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran in for another in his debut.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 8, 2025. The Vikings defeated the Bears 27-24. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hands off the ball during the first quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles with the ball during first quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings running back Jordan Mason runs the ball during the first quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Williams runs the ball in for a first quarter touchdown. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus makes a first down during the second quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings punter Ryan Wright (L) and place kicker Will Reichard celebrate a second quarter field goal. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson completes a pass during the second quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears tight end Colston Loveland looks to move around Vikings safety Joshua Metellus during the third quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell celebrates the third quarter tackle of Mason. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears safety Kevin Byard III grabs the the face-mask of Jordan during the fourth quarter. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

McCarthy runs the ball in for a fourth quarter touchdown. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

McCarthy scores the fourth quarter touchdown. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Bears head coach Ben Johnson works the sidelines during he game. Photo by Mark Black/UPI

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell talks with a referee during the game. Photo by Mark Black/UPI