The expansion of Fantasy football and gambling has turned the NFL into a player-focused league. Betting on player props for primetime games is now more popular than ever. The upcoming Monday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will finalize the Week 1 NFL schedule, drawing specific interest to two young quarterbacks. Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy, both of whom were first-round picks last season, will face off. While Williams is making his first start with head coach Ben Johnson, McCarthy will enter his NFL debut after having sustained a meniscus tear last preseason.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. According to the odds, Minnesota is a 1.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 43.5 total points scored. The Bears are predicted to score 20.5 points while the Vikings are expected to score 22.5 points. Utilize our model for an advantage in your props betting.
Top Player Prop Picks:
- Caleb Williams, Bears, Under 220.5 passing yards (-112)
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings, Over 79.5 receiving yards (-114)
- Aaron Jones, Vikings, Under 11.5 rushing attempts (-105)
Make sure you catch the action and see how these predictions play out!
