PREDICTIONS

RICK MORRISSEY • Bears, 24- 20

I understand that picking the Bears only adds more pressure for Mitch Trubisky’s debut. But I’m feeling some Monday night magic from the kid. Season: 3- 1.

RICK TELANDER • Bears, 24- 21

The Cubs won the World Series last year, so why can’t the Bears have a rookie quarterback — for once in a century — who is a superstar in the making? Just asking. Just hoping. At least better than Case Keenum?

Season: 3- 1.

ADAM L. JAHNS • Bears, 23- 20

Why not? The Vikings’ offense isn’t exactly a daunting challenge after losing running back Dalvin Cook ( torn anterior cruciate ligament). Trubisky might not be great Monday night, but he’ll good enough in this one.

Season: 2- 2.

PATRICK FINLEY • Vikings, 23- 20

For Trubisky to be an upgrade, all he has to do is not turn the ball over in the first quarter — or on the first play. Then, the Bears can do what they do best: run. Problem is, the Vikes have the third- best rush defense in the NFL. Season: 2- 2.

MARK POTASH • Vikings, 20- 16

Bears will be energized in Trubisky’s first NFL start, but the Vikings’ defense will be energized as well. Trubisky won’t wilt, but the best team will win.

Season: 2- 2.