The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) meet the Chicago Bears (4-9) on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 15. Of course, both teams have surprised in their own way.
The NFC North has been, somewhat surprisingly, one of the most competitive divisions in football in 2024. While the Detroit Lions have a step on the Vikings, Minnesota is still in the division race, thanks in no small part to Sam Darnold.
Unfortunately for the Bears and Caleb Williams, there hasn’t been as much to celebrate in 2024. While Williams, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, the Bears organization has faced turmoil, leading to the ousting of head coach Matt Eberflus on Black Friday.
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USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the Week 15 ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup between the Vikings and Bears below.
Vikings vs. Bears start time
Start time: 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)
The Vikings vs. Bears ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup will kick off at 8 p.m. ET. It’s the first of two ‘MNF’ games in Week 15, leading to the earlier-than-usual start time for the matchup.
Vikings vs. Bears TV channel
TV channel: ABC
The Vikings vs. Bears ‘MNF’ matchup will air on ABC. Joe Buck (play-by-play) will be alongside longtime broadcast partner Troy Aikman (color commentary).
Vikings vs. Bears predictions, pick
Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports team feels the Vikings-Bears game will go:
Lorenzo Reyes: Vikings 28, Bears 13
Tyler Dragon: Vikings 28, Bears 20
Richard Morin: Vikings 30, Bears 20
Jordan Mendoza: Vikings 30, Bears 20
Vikings vs. Bears live stream
Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+
ESPN+, the proprietary streaming service of ESPN, will also carry the game.
Stream the’Monday Night Football’game on Fubo
Vikings inactives vs. Bears
CB Stephon Gilmore
QB Brett Rypien
DL Levi Drake Rodriguez
C Dan Feeney
OT Walter Rouse
Bears inactives vs. Vikings
RB Roschon Johnson
LB Noah Sewell
OL Ryan Bates
DB Ameer Speed
OL Braxton Jones
DL Gervon Dexter Sr.
NFC North standings
Here are the standings in the NFC North heading into ‘Monday Night Football’:
Detroit Lions (12-2)
Minnesota Vikings (11-2)
Green Bay Packers (10-4)
Chicago Bears (4-9)
Vikings vs. Bears odds, moneyline, over/under
The Vikings are favorites to defeat the Bears, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
Spread: Vikings (-7)
Moneyline: Vikings (-350); Bears (+280)
Over/under: 43.5
Where is Vikings vs. Bears?
The Bears travel to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to take on their NFC North rivals. U.S. Bank Stadium has been the Vikings’ home since 2016.
U.S. Bank Stadium was the host of Super Bowl 52, which the Philadelphia Eagles won against the New England Patriots.
Bears vs. Vikings weather update
U.S. Bank Stadium is an indoor facility, so the weather forecast in Minneapolis will not impact the game. Outside of the stadium, game time temperatures are in the low-30s, according to AccuWeather.
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six.
The Bears and Vikings have combined for just one Super Bowl victory.
The Vikings have made four Super Bowl appearances, but have yet to win a Lombardi Trophy. Minnesota’s last Super Bowl appearance came in Super Bowl XI during the 1976 season.
The Bears have made two Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XX during the 1985 season. Chicago’s last Super Bowl appearance came in Super Bowl XLI during the 2006 season. The Bears, however, own nine total NFL championships, which is second all-time to the Green Bay Packers (13).
NFL franchises with most Super Bowl wins:
New England Patriots — 6
Pittsburgh Steelers — 6
Dallas Cowboys — 5
San Francisco 49ers — 5
Green Bay Packers — 4
Kansas City Chiefs — 4
New York Giants — 4
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