Vikings vs. Bears: Week 12 preview and predictions

The 8-2 Minnesota Vikings are looking for their fourth-straight win and their second in the NFC North when they take on the 4-6 Chicago Bears. A clash in the black and blue division is always going to be worth watching, especially when Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores gets to face a rookie quarterback in Caleb […]

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Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium.
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The 8-2 Minnesota Vikings are looking for their fourth-straight win and their second in the NFC North when they take on the 4-6 Chicago Bears.

A clash in the black and blue division is always going to be worth watching, especially when Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores gets to face a rookie quarterback in Caleb Williams.

The game is likely going to be an entertaining one with both offenses capable of explosive plays and the defenses doing a great job in stopping them. Welcome to our ultimate preview for Sunday afternoon.

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Preview content

How to watch, listen and stream
Broadcast map
Nick Muse practice window
Sam Darnold's confidence
Vikings mailbag
Dan Orlovsky doesn't pay attention
Bears insights
Vikings should sign Daniel Jones
Final injury report


Game information

Kickoff: 12 p.m. CT

Network: Fox

Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston

Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Weather: 50 Degrees, Precipitation: 20%, Humidity: 73%, Wind: 9 mph


Keys for the Minnesota Vikings

  • Establish the run and stick with it
  • Don't put the ball in danger
  • Pressure and contain Caleb Williams

Keys for the Chicago Bears

  • Protect Caleb Williams
  • Get pressure without blitzing
  • Don't let Justin Jefferson beat you

Betting odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread: Vikings -3.5

Over/under: 39.5

Moneyline: Vikings -175, Bears +145


Prediction

Prediction: Vikings 23, Bears 13