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It’s a classic NFC North showdown under the Monday night lights as J.J. McCarthy makes his NFL debut — and he’s doing it as a slight road favorite at Soldier Field. The new-look Chicago Bears, led by a fresh coaching staff, host a Minnesota Vikings team that now belongs to McCarthy with Sam Darnold out of the picture.
has had a full year to acclimate and now steps into a Kevin O’Connell offense that helped Sam Darnold generate MVP buzz late last season. McCarthy won’t have Jordan Addison , but with, Aaron Jones, and Jalen Nailor around him, the supporting cast is strong. Jefferson alone could cash this TD prop, especially with the Vikings ranking third in red-zone pass rate in neutral game scripts, per THE BLITZ.last season, racking up 781 total yards at 5.74 yards per play. The move from Darnold to McCarthy shouldn't cause a major drop-off, and this matchup projects as the third-fastest-paced game of Week 1 . More pace means more opportunities. Meanwhile, the Bears are adjusting to a completely new regime — head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator — which could lead to early growing pains on both sides of the ball. That’s a Week 1 edge for Minnesota. Ultimately, this comes down to value. According to THE BLITZ, only six QBs are projected to throw more TDs than McCarthy in Week 1: Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson. Both QBs can rack up the yards Monday night, and Jefferson will be the focal point even more with no Addison. Hockenson will be the safety net for McCarthy in his first start, and for a team that passes a lot in the red zone, the tight end could easily be his preferred target. I know there is no McCarty Over 1.5 pass TDs in this SGP, but that market seems to water down the odds. If I added the McCarthy Over 1.5 TDs instead of Hockenson, this SGP would be +440. Let's beef up the other SGP by adding the Chicago first-round rookie to the TD party. He's a 6-foot-6 red-zone monster, and Ben Johnson loves getting his athletic TEs involved.might not have a huge role in Week 1, but he could have an impact near the goal line vs. a heavy-blitzing Minnesota defense. The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 1H Team Total Over in 6 of their last 9 away games . Find more: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Josh Inglis is a rising star in the sports betting content space, specializing in MLB, NHL, and NFL markets. Since joining Covers in 2019, Josh has focused his betting expertise on player props and derivative markets, finding them easier for beating the closing line compared to sides and totals. His engaging analysis and content have been showcased on major networks such as TSN, VSiN, BetMGM Network, and NBC. Josh is a prolific bettor, tracking over 2,500 bets annually and he consistently shares his results through monthly transparency reports. At Covers, he is renowned for his MLB release shows and NHL Puck Props, which are integral parts of the site's live content lineup. Before his tenure at Covers, Josh spent a decade teaching while pursuing sports media on the side. He has also contributed to live global senior-level broadcasts for the WBSC. Josh advocates for sports bettors to bet early, emphasizing the importance of securing better numbers by beating the public to the market. He also advises having multiple sportsbook accounts to ensure access to the best possible odds.Copyright © 1995 - 2025 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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