Bears-Bears prime-time Week 1 clash previews Chicago’s reboot under Johnson with a bold opening drive TD and a red‑zone emphasis that signals the start of a new era. Cole Kmet leads the early scoring charge as Chicago edges Minnesota in a tightly contested opener.

Dayo Odeyingbo pressure and a first‑game turnover from Jaquan Brisker shape the result, with Johnson winning his first challenge and the Bears riding a disciplined, attacking game plan against a Vikings squad adjusting to a new era at quarterback.