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The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
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- The Herald Scotland
How to buy Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 1 tickets
SHOP: Bears vs. Vikings Monday Night Football tickets Last season saw the Vikings stunned the NFL world during the regular season as they finished 14-3 with journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold leading the way. However, that came crashing down in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs as the team fell to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, the team starts fresh at quarterback with 2024 first round pick, J.J. McCarthy. In the Windy City, there's plenty of hopeful Bears fans after a 5-12 season last year as the team hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the team's head coach. It'll be a crucial year for Chicago as Johnson will be paired with young quarterback Caleb Williams in hopes of maximizing the latter's skillset. The teams face off on Monday, Sept. 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET. If you're a fan of either team, you still have time to secure tickets to see the Bears take on the Vikings. View Bears vs. Vikings Week 1 NFL tickets Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 1 tickets The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET. As of publication, tickets are on sale starting at $322 to see the first Monday Night Football game of the 2025 NFL regular season. Bears vs. Vikings NFL Week 1 tickets Get your tickets to witness the Vikings take on the Bears to kick off the 2025 NFL season. Shop Bears vs. Vikings MNF ticketes Bears vs. Vikings game information
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets blunt expectation from NFL writer
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy gets blunt expectation from NFL writer originally appeared on The Sporting News J.J. McCarthy saw his first preseason action in a 20-10 win over the Houston Texans, with the second-year quarterback going 4 of 7 on his pass attempts for 30 passing yards. Nonetheless, does McCarthy face pressure heading into Year 1 as a starter? After the Vikings made the playoffs with Sam Darnold, Minnesota let the quarterback walk to clear a path for McCarthy. Still, CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan believes that taking over a 14-win team comes with pressure to ensure the team doesn't go backwards after an impressive 2024 season. "J.J. McCarthy is expected to elevate this team," Sullivan said on CBS Sports HQ. "... There's a lot of pressure on this kid, but we have seen him perform at high levels, winning a national championship at the collegiate level. I think he's equipped for it. "The Minnesota Vikings certainly have enough talent around him and a coaching staff that can help cater to a young quarterback, but it's all going to rest on whether or not McCarthy can actually perform it and raise the stakes." MORE:Rondale Moore injury update: Vikings WR carted off in first preseason game, nearly a year after suffering same fate Usually, rookies are allowed to make mistakes as they navigate life as an NFL starting quarterback. However, any blunders from McCarthy could be costly in the long term as the Vikings probably see themselves as a playoff team, and they cannot afford these errors, especially in a tightly contested NFC North. Moreover, if Darnold performs well with the Seattle Seahawks and McCarthy struggles in his first year as a starter, there will be second-guessing as to whether the Vikings made the right move for a team so close to winning the division and that was a playoff team last season. The question for McCarthy will be whether he can handle this team's playoff expectations for this season. As Sullivan stated, the former Michigan quarterback can rise to the occasion and perform under pressure to meet the playoff expectations.
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
How to buy Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 1 Monday Night Football tickets
Before we know it, the stars of the NFL will take center stage on Monday nights as teams look to showcase their strengths in primetime. First up on the Monday Night Football calendar is a deep-rooted NFC North rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. SHOP: Bears vs. Vikings Monday Night Football tickets Last season saw the Vikings stunned the NFL world during the regular season as they finished 14-3 with journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold leading the way. However, that came crashing down in the Wildcard Round of the playoffs as the team fell to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, the team starts fresh at quarterback with 2024 first round pick, J.J. McCarthy. In the Windy City, there's plenty of hopeful Bears fans after a 5-12 season last year as the team hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the team's head coach. It'll be a crucial year for Chicago as Johnson will be paired with young quarterback Caleb Williams in hopes of maximizing the latter's skillset. The teams face off on Monday, Sept. 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET. If you're a fan of either team, you still have time to secure tickets to see the Bears take on the Vikings. View Bears vs. Vikings Week 1 NFL tickets Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 1 tickets The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Monday, Sept. 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET. As of publication, tickets are on sale starting at $322 to see the first Monday Night Football game of the 2025 NFL regular season. Bears vs. Vikings game information
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
J.J. McCarthy's Fiancée Turns Heads During Vikings Preseason Opener
J.J. McCarthy's Fiancée Turns Heads During Vikings Preseason Opener originally appeared on The Spun. The time has finally come for J.J. McCarthy to solidify himself as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, missed his rookie season due to a torn meniscus. That opened the door for Sam Darnold to start all 17 games. He thrive under head coach Kevin O'Connell, completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His production earned him a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Only time will tell if McCarthy has what it takes to lead the Vikings to the promised land. All we can say for sure is 2025 will go down as a year he'll never forget. Not only is McCarthy set to be an NFL starting quarterback, he's about to become a father. He and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, announced that they're expecting a child in September. "The best surprises come when you least expect them. Our sweet baby boy is arriving in September and we couldn't be happier," they wrote in a joint Instagram post. McCarthy and Kuropas met when they were in high school. Back in 2023, the former Michigan star shared a beautiful message on their anniversary. "1,825 days with the love of my life but a million moments that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of my life," McCarthy wrote. "I couldn't be more grateful for who you are and everything you do! You make me the best version of myself and it has been a complete blessing to continually watch you grow into the amazing woman you are." In January 2024, McCarthy and Kuropas got engaged. As you'd expect, Kuropas is very supportive of McCarthy's career. "Extremely delayed but… Reminiscing on how amazing this past season was," Kuropas wrote on Instagram prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. "An abundance of blessings and the best memories. Feeling so grateful for everything that unfolded & for everyone that was part of it!! Sad to see this chapter go, but excited for the next one." There's no question McCarthy's family will be cheering him on this NFL season. J.J. McCarthy's Fiancée Turns Heads During Vikings Preseason Opener first appeared on The Spun on Aug 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
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- NBC Sports
T.J. Hockenson fantasy football preview 2025: Stats, season outlook, predictions
Rotoworld Staff, T.J. Hockenson 2025 Fantasy Football Snapshot Hockenson's targets dipped post-injury last year, but efficiency remained surprisingly steady. Sam Darnold is Seattle now, so young J.J. McCarthy steps in under Kevin O'Connell's guidance. Fully healthy, Hockenson is well-positioned to return to TE1 status. Get personalized fantasy football insights based on your league settings with FantasyLife+. Your league is unique, your advice should be too. Head to and use code ROTO20 for 20% off. Rivers McCown, 2024: Hockenson missed seven games last season while recovering from a torn ACL and MCL he suffered in Week 16 of the 2023 season. The veteran tight end returned to play in 10 games in 2024, catching 41 passes for 455 scoreless yards while averaging 11.1 YPR, but hopes to return to his old form now that he's more than a year removed from his injury. His efficiency metrics post-injury were nearly identical to what he was averaging before his injury, although his targets per game (6.2) in 2024 marked a noticeable decline from his 2023 average (8.5 targets/gm). What's Changed: Sam Darnold is now in Seattle and J.J. McCarthy, last year's No. 10 overall pick, is expected to take the mantle as QB1. While the quarterback position is again in flux, head coach Kevin O'Connell remains a steady presence and looks more and more like a QB whisperer each passing season. Assuming McCarthy is fit for the role, we would expect Hockenson to see volume befitting a high-end TE1. 2025 Outlook: Hockenson is still only 28 years old and has been a focal point of O'Connell's offense since he first arrived in Minnesota. A full offseason should benefit him and his fantasy managers heading into this season, and give him a good shot at finishing as a top-12 fantasy option at the position. **Projections from Spotlight Sports Group Go to: All players | QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs
