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Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

[FULL EPISODE] The Athletic's Alec Lewis gives us a look at the Vikings!

Sep 16, 2026 · 33m

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About this episode

As we turn the page to Week 2, Dan Wiederer is joined by Alec Lewis, who covers the Vikings for The Athletic. The guys reflect on the Bears and Vikings both earning wins in Week 1 before turning their attention to the marquee matchup of Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's explosive offense against Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores' dangerous unit. Which coach will gain the edge in this game? Also, what's going on with the Vikings' quarterback situation?