Vikings leaned on the run to flip a Monday thriller in the second half, churning out enough efficiency (0.40 EPA per carry) to erase a double-digit hole and seal a 27-24 win over Chicago. The late surge came as J.J. McCarthy steadied the offense, but the real difference was Minnesota's ground game sustaining drives while the Bears’ attack struggled to string together scoring sequences.

Caleb Williams flashed value with his legs and arm, yet Chicago’s passing unit never found rhythm, dampening fantasy upside for Bears pass-catchers. Rome Odunze emerged as Chicago’s most-targeted receiver, while Justin Jefferson posted parellel receiving yardage with Aaron Jones, underscoring a Week 1 ugliness-to-hope swing for fantasy managers. Overall, the win rested on a run-first identity and timely defense, with clear fantasy takeaways for Week 2.