"On Monday night, the Minnesota Vikings have their first game of the 2025 season. They are on the road for an NFC North matchup vs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. It will be 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy's first start. The 22-year-old could be without his starting left tackle in Week 1. Christian Darrisaw is still recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in Week 8 of 2024. NFL insider Ian Rapoport noted that Darrisaw is questionable to play on Monday vs. the Bears."
"With the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Vikings selected Christian Darrisaw out of Virginia Tech. Over four seasons, Darrisaw has played in 48 games and has made 46 starts. Unfortunately, the young LT suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 of 2024 and underwent season-ending surgery. Heading into the 2025 season, Darrisaw has recovered nicely for the Vikings. However, the team is unsure if the 26-year-old will be available in Week 1."
"He was a full participant at Friday's practice ahead of their matchup on Monday night vs. the Bears. Christian Darrisaw was listed as questionable for Minnesota's first game. NFL insider Ian Rapoport predicts the Vikings will use caution with Darrisaw, as it is Week 1. They do not want to risk a long-term injury by making him come back too soon."
Monday is the Vikings' 2025 season opener on the road against the Chicago Bears, where J.J. McCarthy will make his first start. Christian Darrisaw, the team's starting left tackle, suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 of 2024 and underwent season-ending surgery. Darrisaw has progressed through rehab and participated fully in Friday's practice, but the team has listed him as questionable for Week 1. The Vikings are likely to treat his return cautiously, possibly making a game-time decision to avoid risking a long-term setback for the 26-year-old starter.
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