Final · Kickoff
2025 Regular season · Week 1 · Soldier Field · Monday Night
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 27–24 on the road at Soldier Field in Week 1 of the 2025 regular season on September 8, 2025. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Vikings to 1–0 and dropped the Bears to 0–1. The Vikings finished 2025 at 9–8 and missed the playoffs. The Bears finished 2025 at 11–6 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 30–12 on December 16, 2024. When they met again, the Chicago Bears won 19–17 on November 16, 2025.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 28–25 after meeting No. 53 since 1999 Full series history
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
The ankle injury Brooks suffered in Tampa Bay will keep him out at least four games and thins Green Bay's backfield again.
