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Bears set to face Wentz as Vikings quarterback in Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:03 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Bears set to face Wentz as Vikings quarterback in Week 2
Summary

The Chicago Bears will host the Minnesota Vikings in a key NFC North matchup on Sunday. Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings, filling in for Kyler Murray, who is out with a concussion. JJ McCarthy is expected to serve as Wentz's backup. This game is significant for early divisional positioning, as both teams vie for first place in the NFC North.

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Status Watch
  • •Bears host Vikings in NFC North showdown
  • •Carson Wentz starts for Vikings
  • •Kyler Murray out with concussion
  • •JJ McCarthy to back up Wentz
  • •Game impacts early divisional standings
Latest Updates
  • 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Here's who the Bears will face at quarterback vs. Vikings in Week 2
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The Chicago Bears finally know which quarterback they'll face when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

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