Fans of the Minnesota Vikings have literally been waiting years to see their new franchise quarterback start a real football game. The NFL schedule makers only added to the drama by pushing J.J. McCarthy’s anticipated debut to Monday Night Football in Week 1.
Minnesota’s opponent for that season-opening game is perfect — the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams vs. McCarthy. Ben Johnson’s first game as head coach vs. Kevin O’Connell, the reigning NFL Coach of the Year. The storylines are clearly there for what will be a marquee national broadcast.
And Chicago should have its hands full, right?