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Bears Flounder After First Drive, Nazareth Alum JJ McCarthy Leads Vikings Comeback Win

Caleb Williams completed 21 of 35 passes for 211 yards and scored two touchdowns but the Bears lost after missing key kicks and allowing two late Vikings scores.

  • On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings rallied to win 27-24 after the Chicago Bears held a 17-6 halftime lead but surrendered it in the fourth quarter.
  • Momentum swung when special-teams miscues and consecutive scores followed a missed 50-yard field goal by Cairo Santos, Chicago Bears kicker, enabling Minnesota's late touchdowns and conversions in the fourth quarter.
  • Caleb Williams completed 21/35 passes and recorded both a passing and rushing touchdown, with key targets supporting his effort.
  • Following the loss, fans reacted with boos and online criticism intensified as Caleb Williams' second season 'started on the wrong foot' at Soldier Field.
  • They now head to Detroit needing an immediate response after committing 12 penalties, highlighting discipline problems that Ben Johnson must address.
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Bears look for consistency from QB Caleb Williams and offense after loss to Vikings

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn't expect as much inconsistency from his offense or from quarterback Caleb Williams, but has it after Week 1.

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Chicago Sun Times broke the news in Chicago, United States on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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