Chicago quarterback Mitch Trubisky is coming off his best game of the season, finishing with 267 passing yards and three TDs against Houston.
NFC North rivals, Chicago and Minnesota, both come into this game with identical 6-7 records and each team knows a loss on Sunday could be disastrous for their playoff hopes.
With the NFC North officially clinched by the Packers, this is the biggest game of the season for both teams. After already picking up a 19-13 Week 10 win in Chicago earlier this year, the Vikings are 3-point favourites on the NFL odds for this game, with a total of 47.
NFL Week 15 Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Chicago is 1-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last seven games against NFC North teams and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS win. The under is 5-1 in their last six games following a straight up win.
The Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall, while the over is 7-1 in their last eight home games and 5-0 in their last five games following a straight up loss.
The under is 13-5 in the last 18 games between these teams, while the home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Chicago Bears
In a bit of a rare occurrence for the Bears this season, it was the offence that led the way in a 36-17 win over the Texans, last week. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky had his best game of the season, finishing with 267 passing yards and three TDs. Running back David Montgomery also had a strong game and seems to have found another gear lately. Montgomery rushed for 113 yards, including an 80-yard TD run, and has now rushed for at least 70 yards in four of his last five games.
The defence has been fairly consistent for Chicago, this season. The Bears rush defence sits in the middle of the pack, holding opponents to an average of 115.5 rushing yards per game. Last week, against the Texans, the Chicago pass rush was devastating, racking up 11 QB hits on Deshaun Watson, including seven sacks.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are likely confident heading into this home game, after already picking up a 19-13 Week 10 win in Chicago, earlier this year. Minnesota’s defence picked off Nick Foles twice and held him to 106 passing yards in that win, while also blocking the Bears run-game, holding them to just 41 rushing yards. Justin Jefferson was the best player on the offence, finishing with 135 yards and a TD on eight receptions.
It was a rough game in Tampa Bay for the Vikings last week. Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a TD, but he was sacked six times and has been sacked 10 times in the last two games. Dalvin Cook managed to run for 102 yards and a TD, but the bad luck continued for the rest of the team, especially on special teams. Dan Bailey missed all three of his field goal attempts and a point after attempt, which all could have made a huge difference as the Vikings ultimately dropped the game 26-14.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Bears vs. Vikings?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 14 Dec 2:03am | CHI | -3 -119 | O +46 -110 |
Closing 20 Dec 6:01pm | CHI | -2.5 -124 | O +47 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bears Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1070 |
Passing |
2055 |
Receiving |
102 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
17 |
Rushing |
1557 |
Passing |
4265 |
Receiving |
88 |
Sacks |
3.5 |
Interceptions |
5 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
199 |
Receiving |
6 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Vikings Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
10 |
Rushing |
1070 |
Passing |
2055 |
Receiving |
102 |
Sacks |
9 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
17 |
Rushing |
1557 |
Passing |
4265 |
Receiving |
88 |
Sacks |
3.5 |
Interceptions |
5 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
199 |
Receiving |
6 |
Sacks |
1 |
Interceptions |
0 |
Touchdowns | |
Rushing | |
Passing | Did not qualify |
Receiving | |
Sacks | |
Interceptions |
Weather

temp | 34 |
condition | dome |
wind | West 8mph |
Injuries
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Duke Shelley (CB)
Josh Woods (LB)
Roquan Smith (LB)
Darnell Mooney (WR)
Deon Bush (S)
Akiem Hicks (DT)
Charles Leno Jr. (T)
Bilal Nichols (NT)
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Brett Jones (C)
Dan Bailey (K)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Riley Reiff (T)
Cameron Dantzler (CB)
C.J. Ham (FB)
Jalyn Holmes (DE)
Jaleel Johnson (DT)
Hercules Mata'afa (DT)
Alexander Mattison (RB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Allen Robinson II (WR) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Robinson is expected to suit up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints despite a hamstring injury. |
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Duke Shelley (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Shelley is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints in question. |
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Josh Woods (LB) | Ques Sun | Toe - 07 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Woods is hobbled by a toe injury, and it is unclear if he will line up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Roquan Smith (LB) | Out Sun | Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Smith is hampered with an elbow injury, and he will not play in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Darnell Mooney (WR) | Out Sun | Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Mooney is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play a part against the Saints in the NFC Wild Card game. |
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Deon Bush (S) | Prob Sun | Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Bush is bothered by a foot issue, but it is projected that he will participate in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints. |
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Akiem Hicks (DT) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Hicks is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Sunday's tilt with the Packers. |
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Charles Leno Jr. (T) | Ques Sun | Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Leno Jr. is battling a toe injury, and it is up in the air if he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Packers. |
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Bilal Nichols (NT) | Ques Sun | Finger - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Nichols is hampered by a finger injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday. |
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Allen Robinson II (WR) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Robinson II is laid up with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active versus the Packers on Sunday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Brett Jones (C) | Out Sun | Groin - 01 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Jones is hampered by a groin injury, and it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Lions. |
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Dan Bailey (K) | Ques Sun | Back - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Bailey is managing a back injury, and it is unknown if he will partake in Sunday's clash with the Lions. |
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Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) | Out Sun | Chest - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Odenigbo has a chest injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's showdown against the Dolphins. |
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Riley Reiff (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Reiff has been entered on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and will be out for an unknown length of time. |
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Cameron Dantzler (CB) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Dantzler is hampered by a hamstring injury, and he will not face the Lions on Sunday. |
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C.J. Ham (FB) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
Ham is hindered by a quad injury, leaving his status against the Lions on Sunday clouded. |
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Jalyn Holmes (DE) | Out Sun | Groin - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
Holmes is bothered by a groin injury, and he will not take on the Lions on Sunday. |
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Jaleel Johnson (DT) | Ques Jan 3 | Knee - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
Johnson is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the field against the Lions on January 3rd. |
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Hercules Mata'afa (DT) | Ques Fri | Back - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
Mata'afa is hampered by a back injury, and has yet to be determined if he will participate in Friday's clash with the Saints. |
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Alexander Mattison (RB) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
Mattison is battling a concussion, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Lions. |
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CHICAGO BEARS
24 -
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
26
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Dec 2:03am CHI -3 -119 O +46 -110 Closing 20 Dec 6:01pm CHI -2.5 -124 O +47 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bears Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1070
Passing 2055
Receiving 102
Sacks 9
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 17
Rushing 1557
Passing 4265
Receiving 88
Sacks 3.5
Interceptions 5
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 199
Receiving 6
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Vikings Team Leaders
Touchdowns 10
Rushing 1070
Passing 2055
Receiving 102
Sacks 9
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 17
Rushing 1557
Passing 4265
Receiving 88
Sacks 3.5
Interceptions 5
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 199
Receiving 6
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
Weather
temp 34 condition dome wind West 8mph -
Injuries
Allen Robinson II (WR)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21Duke Shelley (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 01 / 21Josh Woods (LB)
Ques Sun Toe - 07 / 01 / 21Roquan Smith (LB)
Out Sun Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21Darnell Mooney (WR)
Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21Deon Bush (S)
Prob Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20Akiem Hicks (DT)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Charles Leno Jr. (T)
Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20Bilal Nichols (NT)
Ques Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 20Allen Robinson II (WR)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20Brett Jones (C)
Out Sun Groin - 01 / 01 / 21Dan Bailey (K)
Ques Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 20Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Out Sun Chest - 30 / 12 / 20Riley Reiff (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Cameron Dantzler (CB)
Out Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20C.J. Ham (FB)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20Jalyn Holmes (DE)
Out Sun Groin - 22 / 12 / 20Jaleel Johnson (DT)
Ques Jan 3 Knee - 22 / 12 / 20Hercules Mata'afa (DT)
Ques Fri Back - 22 / 12 / 20Alexander Mattison (RB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Allen Robinson II (WR) Prob Sun Hamstring - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Robinson is expected to suit up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints despite a hamstring injury.
Duke Shelley (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Shelley is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints in question.
Josh Woods (LB) Ques Sun Toe - 07 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Woods is hobbled by a toe injury, and it is unclear if he will line up in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Roquan Smith (LB) Out Sun Elbow - 03 / 01 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Smith is hampered with an elbow injury, and he will not play in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Darnell Mooney (WR) Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Mooney is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play a part against the Saints in the NFC Wild Card game.
Deon Bush (S) Prob Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Bush is bothered by a foot issue, but it is projected that he will participate in the NFC Wild Card game against the Saints.
Akiem Hicks (DT) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Hicks is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will be available for Sunday's tilt with the Packers.
Charles Leno Jr. (T) Ques Sun Toe - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Leno Jr. is battling a toe injury, and it is up in the air if he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Packers.
Bilal Nichols (NT) Ques Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Nichols is hampered by a finger injury, and it is undetermined if he will line up versus the Packers on Sunday.
Allen Robinson II (WR) Ques Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 1-1 2-0 + - Robinson II is laid up with a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will be active versus the Packers on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Brett Jones (C) Out Sun Groin - 01 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Jones is hampered by a groin injury, and it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Lions.
Dan Bailey (K) Ques Sun Back - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Bailey is managing a back injury, and it is unknown if he will partake in Sunday's clash with the Lions.
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) Out Sun Chest - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Odenigbo has a chest injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's showdown against the Dolphins.
Riley Reiff (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Reiff has been entered on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and will be out for an unknown length of time.
Cameron Dantzler (CB) Out Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Dantzler is hampered by a hamstring injury, and he will not face the Lions on Sunday.
C.J. Ham (FB) Ques Sun Quadricep - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Ham is hindered by a quad injury, leaving his status against the Lions on Sunday clouded.
Jalyn Holmes (DE) Out Sun Groin - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Holmes is bothered by a groin injury, and he will not take on the Lions on Sunday.
Jaleel Johnson (DT) Ques Jan 3 Knee - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Johnson is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the field against the Lions on January 3rd.
Hercules Mata'afa (DT) Ques Fri Back - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Mata'afa is hampered by a back injury, and has yet to be determined if he will participate in Friday's clash with the Saints.
Alexander Mattison (RB) Prob Sun Concussion - 22 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Mattison is battling a concussion, but it is likely that he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Lions.