(670 The Score) The Bears (4-9) will visit the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) on Monday Night Football, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. from U.S. Bank Stadium.
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You can check out all of 670’s preview coverage of the Bears-Vikings matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our 670 hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (8-5): Vikings 31, Bears 19
This is the latest bad matchup for a bad Bears football team spiraling out of control. A hostile environment will only exacerbate the problems on the Bears' offensive line. A plethora of offensive talent will only complicate the issues plaguing the Bears defense. This season can't end soon enough in Chicago.
Matt Spiegel (6-7): Vikings 31, Bears 23
Chris Tannehill (7-6): Vikings 38, Bears 27
If the old NFL axiom is “Any Given Sunday,” Bears fans may need the data to prove what’s commonly accepted as true as their losing streak approaches nine. I'm aware that this game occurs on a Monday, and how ironic that what feels like the Bears’ last big win in primetime came on a Monday night in New England. It feels like a really long time ago. On paper, the Bears should be a team capable of pulling an upset on the road in Minnesota. I just don't see it happening. Sam Darnold and the Vikings are rolling, while the Bears are rolling in the opposite direction.
Chris Emma (8-5): Vikings 28, Bears 20
I believed the Bears would benefit from the coaching change and earn a spirited win in San Francisco. Boy, was I wrong. This team looked as checked out as can be, and it's hard to imagine a win in the final four games.
Paul Pabst (8-5): Vikings 27, Bears 16
This weekend, I expect nothing. I think I'm beaten down by the last two months. After the Bears’ no-show against the 49ers, beating the Vikings seems unrealistic. I'd love to be wrong.
Alex Kuhn (8-5): Vikings 30, Bears 13
The Vikings get Aaron Jones going early, and Sam Darnold is lethal off play-action and spreads the ball around. Justin Jefferson will make a couple of big plays. The Vikings control the game early like they did in the last matchup and don’t let the Bears back in it this time.
Tyler Ferengul (8-5): Vikings 30, Bears 17
I'm not expecting much from this one. This should be all Vikings. It won't be a total blowout, but the Bears won't keep this one in reach either. With Bears left tackle Braxton Jones out due to concussion-like symptoms, Caleb Williams will be under duress much of the game. That will limit the Bears' passing game and hinder the running game, where D'Andre Swift isn't 100% and Roschon Johnson is out. On defense, I'm worried about the Minnesota offense's big-play ability going against Chicago defensive coordinator Eric Washington, who didn't get off to a good start last week as the new play-caller on that side of the ball. The Vikings' trio of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson will be tough to stop. Sam Darnold has been on a heater as of late, and the bleeding will continue for a Bears team that's limping toward the end of a disappointing 2024 season.
Robbie Triano (8-5): Vikings 28, Bears 20
If you decide to do something else with your time instead of spending three hours getting repeatedly kicked in the nads by your football team, I totally get it. However, let's try to find the joy in a joyless Bears season. That bit of joy is getting a chance to see Caleb Williams grow and develop into the franchise quarterback you've dreamt of having. Because even during a messy season, Williams has shown he’s the guy. However, you shouldn't be rooting for a Bears win. I know, I know. It's a soulless, lifeless and miserable experience rooting for a high draft pick. But while coaching has failed this team in preposterous ways this year, it's also clear that the talent on this Bears team just isn't good enough. How can you look at the rest of the teams in the NFC North and think you're even close to being on their level? Even if Ben Johnson leaves, the Detroit Lions still have a dominant, young roster built to not only compete for but win Super Bowls. The Vikings may have the best offensive weapons in the entire division. And the Packers are inevitable no matter how much we pray on their downfall. So, if you do decide to torture yourself by watching the Bears the rest of this season, root for Williams to ball out but for the Bears to still find a way to lose.
Tyler Buterbaugh (7-6): Vikings 28, Bears 14
I fell for the trap last week thinking that the Bears would be different with Matt Eberflus out and Thomas Brown in as interim head coach. No shade toward Brown, but the performance in a loss to the 49ers showed that he isn’t quite ready to lead a team in the NFL. He will make a solid offensive coordinator. We continue seeing slow starts from the Bears offense in first half of the games before they try to claw their ways back in the second half. While the Bears defense has holes, Eric Washington is also a horrible play-caller – that’s perhaps the only element the Bears miss with Eberflus gone. On a bright note, there are only four games left of this misery and the conversations about the Bears’ future can kick in more while we hope the organization can begin getting it right.
Sean Sears (7-6): Bears 20, Vikings 17
The Bears have somehow pulled off wins in their last two Monday Night Football games, and the only way I’m taking home the staff prediction pool trophy is by zigging while everyone else zags — classic contrarian move. But let’s be honest, the Cubs currently have 99.9% of my brain space. Still, I’m picking the Bears to win, because why not? Chaos is fun.