Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) signals a first down after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during their playoff game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale.

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Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report for Week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL Season

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (18) signals a first down after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during their playoff game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale.

It’s hard to believe, but week one of the new NFL regular season is nearly in the books. The final game left to play is a Monday Night Football (MNF) game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears are heading into this all-important divisional game with a completely revamped O-line that has added the likes of All-Pro and Super Bowl winner Joe Thuney, as well as Jonah Jackson, to bolster the interior line. New head coach Ben Johnson will be looking to bring some of the offense from his Detroit Lions days as he looks to get the most out of Caleb Williams in his second year.

On the other side of the field, we have the Minnesota Vikings, who have also undergone a few changes in the offseason. The most important of which was letting Sam Darnold walk in free agency despite his resurgence last season. Now, all eyes will be on J.J. McCarthy and how he gets his career underway after missing out on his rookie season due to injury.

The NFL officially released their game previews for Week 1.

Here are the predictions for Bears vs Vikings: pic.twitter.com/gKkdaCAlk0
— Bearsszn (@bearssznn) August 27, 2025

Chicago Bears Injury Report for Game versus Minnesota Vikings

Ahead of the Bears’ first game of the new season, Chicago last took the field for practice on Saturday, following which they released the final injury report for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings.

As per the report, linebacker T.J. Edwards was the lone player who did not practice due to a hamstring issue. Of the remaining six players, three were limited participants, while the remaining three were full participants.

Player	Position	Injury	Practice Status	Game Status
T.J. Edwards	LB	Hamstring	DNP	Doubtful
Josh Blackwell	DB	Groin	LP	Questionable
Kyler Gordon	DB	Hamstring	–	Questionable
Jaylon Johnson	DB	Calf / Groin	LP	Questionable
Roschon Johnson	RB	Foot	LP	Questionable
Devin Duvernay	WR	Hamstring	FP	–
Kyle Monangai	RB	Hamstring	FP	–
Dominique Robinson	DL	Oblique	FP	–

*Note: DNP – Did not practice, LP – Limited participant, FP – Full participant

Also Read: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Preview, Betting Odds, and Predictions – NFL 2025-26 Season Week 1

#Bears DB Kyler Gordon (hamstring) has been added to the Injury Report. Gordon's Game Status is QUESTIONABLE. https://t.co/MmBc9sJbo2
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) September 7, 2025

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report for Game versus Chicago Bears

For the Minnesota Vikings, both running back Zavier Scott and defensive end Elijah Williams did not practice and are ruled out of tonight’s game. Free safety Harrison Smith was a limited participant, but he, too, has been ruled out of the game.

Christian Darrisaw, Jalen Nailor, and Andrew Van Ginkel were all full participants, but Darrisaw is the only one to be questionable for tonight

Player	Position	Injury	Practice Status	Game Status
Zavier Scott	RB	Ankle	DNP	Out
Elijah Williams	DL	Hamstring	DNP	Out
Harrison Smith	S	Illness	LP	Out
Christian Darrisaw	T	Knee	FP	Questionable
Jalen Nailor	WR	Hand	FP	–
Andrew Van Ginkel	OLB	Neck	FP	–

*Note: DNP – Did not practice, LP – Limited participant, FP – Full participant

#MINvsCHI final injury report

OUT: Zavier Scott and Elijah Williams

DOUBTFUL: Harrison Smith

QUESTIONABLE: Christian Darrisaw pic.twitter.com/7IbuPOIiDB
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 6, 2025

This MNF game between the two NFC North rivals will be crucial if both teams are in the playoff hunt a few weeks into the season from now. The Bears will be hoping to get over the line with home-field advantage, as well as having the advantage of not facing Jordan Adisson, who has been suspended for the first 3 weeks.

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