Bears vs. Vikings: Monday Night Football Picks for Tonight
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are set to face off against Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings in what promises to be an electrifying Monday Night Football game.
This NFC North rivalry matchup offers plenty of opportunities for NFL DFS on PrizePicks, with valuable picks available on both teams. Interim Bears head coach Thomas Brown stepping in could shock the world on Monday Night Football.
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Monday Night Football Picks for Bears vs. Vikings
Here are the top picks for Monday Night Football tonight, Packers vs. Lions, including a TD scorer prediction.
Monday Night Football: Bears vs. Vikings Preview
Date: Monday, December 16th, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN+ (streaming)
The Vikings hold a 67-58-2 all-time record against the Bears and secured a thrilling 30-27 overtime victory in their Week 12 showdown. This week could bring another close battle, though if either team strengthens their hold it’ll likely be the Vikings, who are one of the league’s most balanced teams.
Bears QB Caleb Williams has a passing PFF grade of 62.0 this season (28th among 30 qualifiers), while Vikings QB Sam Darnold boasts an 84.4 rating — fifth among qualified quarterbacks. In terms of passing yards, Williams ranks 18th in the league, with Darnold nearing the top five at 6th place coming into the week.
Williams has been one of the most inconsistent quarterbacks in the NFL, even behind an above average offensive line, and he seems to have found his #1 target in WR D.J. Moore, with 28 targets over his last three games. There are positive indications for the Bears rookie.
Unfortunately, the Bears will be without LT Braxton Jones — the most important spot on the OL — and area already missing starting LG Ryan Bates. That could make things difficult for Williams.
Let’s dive into some top picks to keep you in the green for the Bears vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football for PrizePicks in Week 15.
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Bears vs. Vikings: Monday Night Football Picks for PrizePicks
Below, you’ll find our four favorite Monday Night Football picks for Bears vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football for NFL DFS on PrizePicks.
Vikings WR Jordan Addison 55.5 Receiving Yards — More
This pick is one of the most popular picks on the board for Monday Night Football — and for good reason. Vikings WR Jordan Addison is coming off a 133-yard and 3-touchdown game. Two weeks prior to that against the Bears, he notched his career-high with 162 yards and a touchdown.
His 87 receiving yards average over the past five games makes this pick feel like one of the safest on the board, especially considering the way the Bears offense was able to keep pace last time around.
Addison averages 4 receptions per game and 16.1 yards per reception — do the math, and his average lands at 64.4 yards per game. Look for him to build off the success he found in Week 12’s blowup game.
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Bears WR D.J. Moore 21.5 yards Longest Reception — More
Bears WR D.J. Moore is averaging 23.2 yards on his longest reception in the past five games, with his highest being against the Vikings three weeks ago with a 370yard catch.
Week 12 was a dominant one for Moore as he caught all seven targets for 106 yards and a touchdown. It’s clear that he feeds off the rivalry, and he’s established himself as the No. 1 WR on this team.
He may be 83rd in the league in yards per reception at 10.5, but the numbers are skewed because he’s known for getting plays drawn up for him to get the ball on screen plays.
Don’t let that scare you from his big play ability he’s shown throughout his career.
TD Scorer Pick: Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (Demon)
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson started off the season scoring 5 touchdowns in each of his first six games, then went on a six-game skid where he couldn’t find the end zone. Last week against the Falcons he scored twice.
This week, he’ll look to add to that total. In the Week 12 matchup, Vikings QB Sam Darnold was carving the talented Chicago secondary, finishing with 330 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Week 12 against the Bears was Jefferson’s worst week of his 2024 season, but this sets up as a bounce back revenge game for him against the division rival.
Goblin Pick: Bears QB Caleb Williams 0.5 Pass TDs — More
Bears QB Caleb Williams has lacked consistency in the touchdown throwing department, but recently he’s been on a hot streak, throwing for 7 touchdowns in the past three games.
In their last matchup, Williams had one of his best games of the season, finishing with 340 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
I do expect this game to get out of hand, meaning Williams will have to air it out in the second half. He’s tied for third in the league with 8 passing touchdowns in the fourth quarter. That’s half of his total — 16 — touchdowns on the season.
Monday Night Football Prediction: Vikings 33, Bears 20
Week 15 will end with a blow out on Monday Night Football, as the Vikings will continue to steamroll teams on their way to a 12-2 record. The Bears will likely struggle offensively but should find some garbage time points.
With only the Vikings in playoff contention in this game, they have much more at stake as they aim to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason. With the Lions loss to the Bills, the Vikings now have an opportunity to get a first-round bye in the NFL Playoffs.
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