Bears at Vikings

History: Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears

• All-Time Record: The Vikings are 68-57-2 against the Bears in the regular season and 0-1 in the postseason. Minnesota's home record against Chicago is 40-25 (includes 0-1 in the postseason).
• Series Notes: The Vikings finished with 30 points in each game against the Bears last season. It was the first time Minnesota has scored at least 30 in consecutive games against Chicago since a run of four contests from 2008-09.
• Current Streak: The Vikings swept the Bears last season after losing the previous meeting, a Monday Night Football game in 2023.
• Last time in Minnesota: Vikings won 30-12 on Dec. 16, 2024

Facts to Know

Chicago Bears

• The Bears acquired guards Jonah Jackson (from Rams) and Joe Thuney (from Chiefs) through trades this offseason; they also added former Viking Case Keenum to their quarterbacks room.
• Chicago focused its early 2025 NFL Draft picks on the offense, tabbing Michigan TE Colston Loveland (10th overall) and Missouri WR Luther Burden III (39th).
• Ben Johnson is the sixth head coach (not including 2024 interim Thomas Brown) of the Bears since Lovie Smith's final season at the helm (2012).

Minnesota Vikings

• The Vikings also bolstered their offensive line, signing former Colts teammates Ryan Kelly and Will Fries during the offseason.
• Harrison Smith, now in his 14th NFL season, has five career interceptions against the Bears.
• Minnesota used its first-round draft pick to select OL Donovan Jackson 24th overall.