Vikings vs Bears Prediction 9/20/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Vikings vs Bears prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, September 20th at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 2 matchup.

Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-0 this year after they defeated the Packers by a score of 39-22 in week one. Minnesota trailed 19-10 at halftime and 22-10 in the third quarter, but they scored the last 29 points for the incredible comeback win. The Vikings were out gained by a total of 419-239, went 8-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Carson Wentz threw for 133 yards and three touchdowns, while Justin Jefferson caught eight passes for 92 yards and two scores. Jordan Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and one touchdown in the win. 

Last season, Minnesota went 9-8 and they finished tied for third in the NFC North standings, which was two games behind the Bears for first. The Vikings started the season with a 27-24 win over the Bears, but they lost 22-6 against the Falcons in week two. Minnesota was 4-8 through 12 games, but they finished the regular season by winning the last five games. The Vikings scored 20.2 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 19.6 points against per game on defense. 

Chicago Bears Betting Preview

The Chicago Bears are 1-0 this season after they defeated the Panthers by a score of 59-37 last week. Chicago led 31-24 at halftime, but they were tied 31-31 in the third, before scoring 28 of the last 34 points for the lopsided win. The Bears out gained Carolina by a total of 552-478, went 10-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, while Kalif Raymond caught eight passes for 84 yards. D’Andre Swift rushed 18 times for 124 yards and three scores in the win. 

Last year, Chicago went 11-6 and they finished first in the NFC North standings, which was 1.5 games ahead of the Packers. The Bears opened the season with a 27-24 loss to the Vikings and a 52-21 loss to the Lions in their first two games. Chicago was 4-3 through seven games, but they went 7-3 in their last 10 to finish the regular season strong. The Bears defeated the Packers 31-27 in the playoffs, but lost to the Rams 20-17 in overtime. Chicago scored 25.9 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 24.4 points against per game on defense. 

Why the Chicago Bears will win

• The favorites have won each of the Vikings’ last nine games at Soldier Field.
• The Vikings have lost each of their last five Week 2 road games.
• The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Vikings and Bears at Soldier Field.
• The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The favorites have won the first half in 14 of the Bears’ last 15 Week 2 games.
• The Vikings have lost the first quarter in four of their last five road openers against NFC opponents.

Why the Minnesota Vikings will win

• The Bears have lost each of their last 11 games against NFC North opponents on a winning streak.
• The Vikings have won each of their last six games without Ivan Pace Jr..
• The Bears have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight Week 2 games against NFC opponents.
• The Vikings have covered the spread in each of their last four road games without Justin Jefferson.
• The underdogs have won the first quarter in each of the Vikings’ last two Week 2 games.
• The Vikings have won the first half in five of their last six road games against the Bears.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Vikings’ last four September games against NFC North opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of the Bears’ last seven games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the last three Sunday games at Soldier Field have gone UNDER the total points line.

Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts

• Jahdae Walker has scored a touchdown in each of the Bears’ last three games as favorites.
• Colston Loveland has recorded 49+ receiving yards in each of the Bears’ last five Sunday home games.
• Caleb Williams has recorded 239+ passing yards in five of the Bears’ last six home games.
• Caleb Williams has recorded 26+ rushing yards in three of the Bears’ last four games against the Vikings.
• Caleb Williams has recorded 20+ completions in each of the Bears’ last five games against NFC opponents.
• Kalif Raymond has recorded 37+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last four Sunday appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Heading into Week 2, Luther Burden III ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.

Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts

• Carson Wentz has recorded 231+ passing yards in four of his last five September road appearances against NFC opponents.
• Carson Wentz has recorded 22+ rushing yards in four of his last five September appearances against NFC opponents.
• Aaron Jones has recorded 27+ receiving yards in each of his last four September road appearances against NFC North opponents.
• Aaron Jones has recorded 85+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his last five Sunday appearances at Soldier Field.
• Carson Wentz has recorded 21+ completions in each of his four previous Week 2 road appearances.
• Aaron Jones has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances at Soldier Field.
• Heading into Week 2, Justin Jefferson ranks T1st in the NFL in 20+ yard receiving touchdowns (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bears – three different players have recorded 50+ rushing yards in a game this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 2.
• Bears – three different players have recorded 60+ rushing yards in a game this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 2.
• Heading into Week 2, the Vikings rank 1st in the NFL in Q4 points per game (22.0) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Vikings rank 1st in the NFL in H2 points per game (29.0) this season.

Vikings vs Bears Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup after a great comeback win over Green Bay last week, but they will need to play a full 60 minutes if they want to win here. The Vikings will have Wentz at quarterback, unless Murray can recover from his concussion. Chicago dropped 59 points on Carolina in their first game, but the defense was not good at all. The Bears have plenty of weapons on offense and while I don’t trust their defense, they should be able to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Bears -4.5