The growth of fantasy football and betting activities has transformed the NFL into a more player-focused league. Betting on player props for standalone primetime games is a trend that continues to gain traction. Monday Night Football will see the Chicago Bears face off against the Minnesota Vikings to conclude the Week 1 NFL schedule, highlighting two prominent quarterbacks. Both Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy were selected in the first round of last year’s draft. Williams will take the field for his initial start under new head coach Ben Johnson while McCarthy is set to make his NFL debut after recovering from a meniscus injury.

Kickoff for the Bears vs. Vikings matchup is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. With sportsbooks offering a plethora of player props, SportsLine’s advanced computer model has identified potential value for this game, which can aid in your betting decisions.

Best Player Prop Picks for Week 1 Monday Night Football:

• Caleb Williams, Bears - Under 220.5 passing yards (-112)
• Justin Jefferson, Vikings - Over 77.5 receiving yards (-114)
• Aaron Jones, Vikings - Under 11.5 rushing attempts (-105)

Parlay these selections for a chance to achieve +590 odds at DraftKings.

Detailed Analysis

Caleb Williams, Bears – Under 220.5 passing yards (-112): Expect some struggles as he adjusts to head coach Ben Johnson’s system, leading to a predicted average of 205 passing yards.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings – Over 77.5 receiving yards (-114): While the wager is about 2 yards less than other books, Jefferson is forecasted to achieve around 100 yards, making this a worthy bet.

Aaron Jones, Vikings – Under 11.5 rushing attempts (-105): Despite a successful previous season, Jones’ involvement is forecasted to be limited due to the split with newly signed Jordan Mason.

For comprehensive betting insights and projections for the Bears vs. Vikings, visit SportsLine for their week 1 player prop predictions.