Aside from J.J. McCarthy, one of the biggest storylines of the night was the usage of Jordan Mason. The 26-year-old signed a one-year deal in the offseason after a strong 2024 campaign with San Francisco, and in his first game with the Vikings, he immediately paid dividends.

Min_A.Jones 27 pass from McCarthy (Thielen pass from McCarthy), 9:46. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 00:51. Minnesota 20, Chicago 17. Min_McCarthy 14 run (Reichard kick), 2:53. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:31. Key Plays: Mason 19 run; A.Jones 2 run on 3rd-and-1; McCarthy 11 pass to A.Jones; McCarthy 10 pass to Jefferson. Minnesota 27, Chicago 17.

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