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NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Vikings-Bears Monday Night Football

NFL Week 1 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Vikings-Bears Monday Night Football
sports9/9/2025

On Monday Night Football, the Bears leaned on veterans like D’Andre Swift, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Cole Kmet, while their rookies played limited roles. In contrast, the Vikings deployed a true backfield committee, with Jordan Mason outpacing starter Aaron Jones in carries and rushing yards.

The Chicago Bears rely on their veterans: Running back D’Andre Swift, wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus and tight end Cole Kmet were consistently on the field, while rookies Kyle Monangai, wide receiver Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland ... [7394 chars]