The Chicago Bears could be in line for a new head coach after this season. Chicago is close to being eliminated from the NFC playoff race. The Bears enter Monday night’s matchup with a 4-9 record and will have a top ten pick in the 2022 NFL draft, which is great news for the New York Giants.
Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings are right in the NFC playoff race. The Vikings are tied with Washington for the final playoff spot in the NFC. Every game counts for Minnesota and a win on Monday night could line the Vikings up for a playoff push.
Get Your Sign-Up Bonus!Minnesota Vikings last five games
| Week | Opponent | Did they cover? (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | Los Angeles Chargers | Y |
| Week 11 | Green Bay Packers | Y |
| Week 12 | San Francisco 49ers | N |
| Week 13 | Detroit Lions | N |
| Week 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Y |
Chicago Bears last five games
| Week | Opponent | Did they cover? (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Y |
| Week 11 | Baltimore Ravens | N |
| Week 12 | Detroit Lions | N |
| Week 13 | Arizona Cardinals | N |
| Week 14 | Green Bay Packers | N |
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
- WR: Dede Westbrook (Out);
- DE: Danielle Hunter (Out);
- LB: Eric Kendricks (Questionable);
- WR: Adam Thielen (Questionable);
- WR: Bisi Johnson (Injured Reserve).
On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings were without wide receiver Adam Thielen and linebacker Eric Kendricks. When running back Dalvin Cook fully participated in practice, Minnesota did get good news. Both Eric Kendricks and Adam Thielen will likely play Monday night against Chicago.
Chicago Bears Injury Report
- LB: Roquan Smith (Questionable);
- WR: Marquise Goodwin (Questionable);
- G: Germain Ifedi (Injured Reserve);
- S: Eddie Jackson (Out);
- LB: Joel Iyiegbuniwe (Out).
The Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham practiced on Thursday, but his participation was limited. Justin Fields and Akiem Hicks were full participants despite Fields’ hand and Hicks’ ankle injuries. Chicago may start throwing in the towel and resting starters in the next couple of weeks.
Expert Betting Tips
The Minnesota Vikings enter Monday night’s matchup with the Chicago Bears with a 7-6 record against the spread. Chicago hasn’t covered the points spread since Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Vikings are favored by a touchdown against the Bears and will likely cover the points spread.