The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 2 of the 2026 season as significant underdogs, installed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, according to opening lines from FanDuel Sportsbook cited by Daily Norseman. The over/under for the game has been set at 48.5 points.
Minnesota opened the season with a 39-22 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, rallying from a 22-10 deficit late in the third quarter. The win came despite being outgained 419-239 in total yards, with the Vikings defense generating two fourth-quarter turnovers that helped fuel the comeback.
The Vikings' quarterback situation carries uncertainty into Week 2. Kyler Murray played just eleven snaps in the first quarter of the opener before leaving with a concussion following a hit from Packers defensive lineman Javon Bullard, marking the first documented concussion of his career. Backup Carson Wentz finished the game efficiently, completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. How Murray's health status will affect the Week 2 lineup remains to be seen as the week progresses, per the report.
Chicago enters the matchup after scoring 59 points in a win over the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, a total that ranks as the fourth-most points in franchise history. The Bears offense produced nearly 300 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Caleb Williams added 269 passing yards and two touchdowns. Chicago's defense allowed 37 points and 361 passing yards to Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, who threw three touchdowns.
The report notes that Minnesota's offense was largely stagnant against Green Bay and suggests the Vikings will need a more complete performance to keep pace with a Chicago team that opened the season with one of its highest-scoring outputs in franchise history. The game is scheduled for a noon Central time kickoff on Sunday, with television coverage provided by Fox.
Source: Daily Norseman