Minnesota Vikings vs. Bears: Game time, TV, where to watch
By Dan Zinski
The Minnesota Vikings can clinch a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Bears and getting some help.
The Minnesota Vikings (8-5) host the Chicago Bears (5-8) Sunday, December 20 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Kick off is set for noon CT.
The game will be broadcast by Fox with Kevin Burkhardt and John Lynch behind the mics. Check 506Sports.com to see what games are available in your area.
KFAN 100.3 and their network of affiliates will carry the game on the radio.
Preview
Teddy Bridgewater posted his third-highest passer rating of the season last week in a losing effort against Arizona.
Jay Cutler‘s interception percentage this season is a career-best 1.8%. His 7.6 yards-per-attempt average is tied for the best of his career.
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Adrian Peterson says he’s happy with the Vikings defense after carrying the ball 23 times in the game against Arizona.
Bears receiver Alshon Jeffrey is listed as questionable with a calf injury.
Vikings receiver Mike Wallace finally got involved last week vs. Arizona, catching three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Vikings WR Charles Johnson is out for this week’s game with an ankle injury.
Bears TE Zach Miller is questionable for the game with injured ribs.
The Vikings offensive line looked better last week against the Cardinals, largely thanks to a game plan that emphasized quick passing over deep drops.
The Bears have not run the ball particularly well this year. They are averaging just 3.8 rush yards per attempt, 23rd in the NFL.
The Vikings have ruled out LB Anthony Barr and S Harrison Smith.
Vikings rookie safety Anthony Harris played well in his first career start last week.
The Bears allow their opponents 6.6 yards per pass attempt, the 12th best rate in the NFL.
Bears kicker Robbie Gould has suddenly become unreliable after many years as a money player.
Prediction: The Vikings pull off a relatively easy victory at home, 27-13.