That was as flat of a beginning for the Ben Johnson Era as the Bears could have asked for.

Here’s how we graded the Chicago Bears in their season opener on Monday Night Football.

Bears’ Defense

At the end of the first half, the Bears allowed a 32-yard reception that led to a field goal. The next time they were on the field, the Vikings drove into Bears’ territory.

Then, the game recorded JJ McCarthy’s first-ever NFL touchdown pass.

The only issue for McCarthy was that Nahshon Wright recorded that touchdown. The former Viking raced 74 yards to the house to make it 17-6.

Outside from a 42-yard pass interference and a quick lapse at the end of the first half, the Bears’ defense was up to the task and held the Vikings to six points in the first three quarters. The only issue after that w

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