The Chicago Bears will play the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in a Week 1 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff Monday (7:15 p.m., ABC-7 and ESPN).

Pocket watch is ticking for Caleb Williams

The ability to turn off-script plays into huge, jaw-dropping moments is a special talent that has defined Caleb Williams’ young career. It propelled him to a Heisman Trophy at USC in 2022 and was a big part of why the Bears selected him with the No. 1 pick in 2024.

The Bears believe first-year coach Ben Johnson can tap into Williams’ talent in the team’s never-ending quest to produce a player worthy of the “franchise quarterback” tag — and there’s no overstating how significant the 2025 season is for Williams.

By year’s end, he either will be the solution the Bears have been see

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