Line: Bears -4.5

Over/Under: 47.5

KEYS FOR VIKINGS

>> There’s no doubt Caleb Williams is a budding superstar in the NFL. He’s capable of taking over the game with his arm and his legs. The game plan for the Vikings is rooted in making sure he doesn’t do that. Maybe the best way to do that is simply by stopping the run. The offensive explosion the Bears put forth in their Week 1 win over Carolina was led by them rushing for a whopping 291 yards on the ground. That made life much easier on Williams. It will be incumbent on the Vikings to stay disciplined in their rush lanes so they don’t get gashed by the combination of D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.

>> With Carson Wentz starting, there are going to be chances for the Vikings to push the ball down the field against the Bears. They can’t misfire when receivers are running open. Though the Vikings managed to score a Week 1 win over Green Bay, there were too many times that Wentz failed to connect on what would’ve been an explosive play in the intermediate part of the field. It’s commendable that Kevin O’Connell has developed a newfound appreciation for the running game. That said, Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and a trio of touchdowns for the Panthers against the Bears, so there’s no reason Wentz shouldn’t be able to make the passing game come to life for the Vikings.

KEYS FOR BEARS

>> If the Bears are going to give up a bunch of yards on defense, which seems like a foregone conclusion at this point, they have to find a way to force turnovers against the Vikings. That was a hallmark for the Bears last season as they led the NFL in takeaways. That served as an equalizer for a defense that surrendered 361.8 yards per game. There should be a chance to force Wentz into errants throws. If the Vikings put the ball up for grabs, the Bears must find a way to capitalize.

>> It’s important that the Bears get out to an early lead in the game to make the Vikings play from behind. That game script doesn’t necessarily suit what O’Connell wants to do with Wentz at the helm. If the Bears can turn the game into a shootout, the Vikings will become much more predictable. That could ultimately lead to disaster for the Vikings.

— Dane Mizutani