J.J. McCarthy's rocky start flipped to history in the fourth quarter as Minnesota stunned Chicago 27-24. He became the first quarterback to throw three fourth-quarter TDs in an NFL debut, erasing a 10-point deficit on the road—the first to do so since Steve Young in 1985. A late drive featured a 27-yard TD to Aaron Jones Sr., a Thielen two-point, and a hurtling TD run helped by solid Hockenson blocking to seal it.

Jefferson snagged a 13-yard TD on the comeback, and Flores' defense locked down Caleb Williams and the Bears late. The debut reshapes fantasy expectations: McCarthy's ceiling is immense when the passing game clicks, while Jefferson's volume should stay elite. Thielen and Jones Sr. added vital touches, signaling a multi-faceted Vikings attack with upside as the season unfolds.