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We answered your questions about the Vikings’ season and their opener vs. the Bears

The Vikings’ 2025 season, and QB J.J. McCarthy’s NFL career, kicks off Monday in Chicago. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, Mark Craig and Emily Leiker answered reader questions about McCarthy, Adam Thielen, the NFC North and more.

By Star Tribune staff

The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 8, 2025 at 10:37PM
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9), who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, will make his NFL debut at Soldier Field against the team he rooted for as a child. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season, and new quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s NFL career, begin tonight against the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago (7:15 p.m., ABC/ESPN/ESPN2). Minnesota Star Tribune reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, Mark Craig and Emily Leiker answered questions from readers about McCarthy, Adam Thielen, the offensive line, the NFC North and more before the game.

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