NFL Week 15 Monday Night Football: Where and how to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears live stream, and broadcast details
The Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears match will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m. CT on December 16th.
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Minnesota Vikings aim for a seventh straight win against the Chicago Bears on 16th December at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game is scheduled to start around 7:30 p.m. (CT) and will air on ESPN.
The Bears and Vikings will be meeting for the second time this season. Vikings came out on top against the Bears in their previous meeting. The Bears lost an early lead while the Vikings cruised to a victory in overtime, thanks to Sam Darnold.
The Bears (4-9) have had a rocky road this season, languishing at the bottom of the NFC North. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has shown flashes of brilliance, racking up 2,746 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and only five picks, but the team has been hit hard by injuries. The backfield is a question mark, with both D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson dealing with health issues.
Meanwhile, the Vikings (11-2) are soaring high, sitting comfortably in second place in the NFC North with their sights firmly set on the postseason. A win against the Bears on Monday could see the Vikings becoming the second NFC North team to clinch a playoff spot.
Sam Darnold is thriving under center, throwing for 3,299 yards, 28 touchdowns, and just 10 interceptions. Leading the charge is the unstoppable Justin Jefferson, who has shredded defenses for 1,170 receiving yards, solidifying his status as one of the NFL’s most electrifying talents.
What time is the NFL game on Monday?
- Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- Day: Monday, December 16th
- Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The MNF Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears match will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at 7:30 p.m. CT on December 16th.
What channel is Monday Night Football on?
- Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- Date: Monday, December 16th
- Where to watch: ESPN
- Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters (sideline)
- National radio: Westwood One Sports
- National radio announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Kurt Warner (analyst)
- Spanish radio: Tico Sports
- Spanish radio announcers: Gabriel Rios (play-by-play), Isaiah Zendejas (analyst)
NFL live streaming for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game
Stream local and primetime regular-season games on your phone or tablet with a 7-day free trial of NFL+. You can also catch the Vikings vs. Bears game on FuboTV, which provides a free 7-day trial. Another option to live stream the game is DAZN.
NFL Odds and Betting Lines for the Monday Night game
The latest odds per DraftKings point towards the Minnesota Vikings cruising forward with their victory ways against the Chicago Bears.
- Spread: Minnesota (-7)
- Moneyline: Minnesota Vikings (-322), Chicago Bears (+254)
- Total: 44 points
Predicted lineup for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears match
Minnesota Vikings
Offense: Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jaylon Nailor, TJ Hockenson, CJ Ham, Cam Robinson, Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury, Dalton Risner, and Brian O’Neill
Defense: Jerry Tillery, Harrison Philips, Jonathan Bullard, Jonathan Greenard, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Blake Cashman, Andrew van Ginkel, Stephen Gilmore, Harrison Smith, Camryn Bynum, Shaquill Griffin, and Byron Murphy
Chicago Bears
Offense: Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, Braxton James, Teven Jenkins, Ryan Bates, Matt Pryor, and Darnell Wright
Defense: Montez Sweat, Jonathan Owens, Zacch Pickens, Gervon Dexter Sr., DeMarcus Walker, T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn, Jaylon Johnson, Elijah Hicks, Kevin Byard III, Tyrique Stevenson, and Kyler Gordon
What gives the Minnesota Vikings the best odds to win?
Sam Darnold had one of the best weeks in his NFL career. He was adjudged the NFC Player of the Week for his explosive performance against the Atlanta Falcons. Darnold threw for a career-high 347 yards and five touchdown passes, leading the team to a 42-21 victory. This marked the first time a Vikings quarterback has recorded five touchdown passes in a game since Daunte Culpepper achieved the feat in 2004.
The Vikings’ passing game is as strong as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison inflicting damage upon the opponents. When the Bears last dueled the Vikings, they could only lock in Jefferson when Addison ran riot on the struggling Bears’ defense. Over their last three games, the Bears have averaged 20 points per game on offense (23rd in the NFL) while giving up 30.3 points per game on defense, the third-worst mark in the league.
What gives the Chicago Bears the best odds to win?
Chicago Bears have scored more points while facing division rivals than the rest of the league in the entire competition so far. The Bears came close to defeating the Detroit Lions when a clock mismanagement issue saw them fumbling out of a successful game streak snap. The Bears have been performing better on the offensive scale in the last few weeks even though the results have been in their favour.
DJ Moore would be the key to the Bears’ victory on Monday. Since Thomas Brown, assumed play-calling duties, the Bears have made a concerted effort to get DJ Moore the ball in space.
Over the last four games, Moore has averaged seven receptions on 9.5 targets for 78.5 yards per game, with an average target depth of 6.0 yards. This marks a significant contrast from his production under Shane Waldron, where he averaged 4.4 catches on 7.3 targets for 44.2 yards per game, with a deeper average target depth of 9.5 yards.
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