The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game Monday night against the Vikings at Soldier Field (7:15 p.m., ABC 7/ESPN):
Patrick Finley
Vikings, 21-20: The Bears are lucky to face Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy now — in his first-ever NFL start — as opposed to even next month. The Vikes can say that about Ben Johnson, who will be in charge for the first time in his life at any level. Last year (includes Super Bowl): 15-3
Jason Lieser
Bears, 17-13: As much curiosity as there is about Caleb Williams 2.