Vikings and Bears matchup forecast revised due to exclusion of 3 players for Monday Night Football, as per experts' predictions
Monday Night Football Kicks Off with Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The first edition of Monday Night Football for the 2025 season will see the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears. According to Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, the Vikings are favoured to win with a 61% chance, while they are also predicted to cover the spread (-1.5) with a 60% chance.
The Vikings' star wide receiver, Justin Jefferson, is expected to have a significant impact on the game. He is predicted to have 82 receiving yards and a 38.1% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown. Additionally, Jefferson has a 9.1% probability of scoring the first touchdown of the game.
On the ground, Aaron Jones is predicted to rush for 53 yards, while J.J. McCarthy is expected to throw for 224 yards. However, Roschon Johnson of the Bears is questionable with a foot injury, which could impact Chicago's rushing attack.
D'Andre Swift of the Bears is also predicted to have 56 rushing yards and a 34.5% probability of scoring an anytime touchdown. He also has an 8.1% chance of scoring the first touchdown of the game. Swift's fellow running back, Caleb Williams, is predicted to throw for 222 yards.
In the receiving department, DJ Moore of the Bears is predicted to have 60 receiving yards. However, Zavier Scott, Elijah Williams, and Harrison Smith of the Vikings have been ruled out, which could open up opportunities for other players.
The over/under total for the game is set at 44 points, with a 56% chance of staying under according to Dimers' model.
Injuries could play a significant role in the game, as Christian Darrisaw of the Vikings is questionable with a knee injury, and T.J. Edwards of the Bears is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.
Jalen Nailor and Andrew Van Ginkel of the Vikings closed the week as full participants and do not have a game status, while Devin Duvernay, Kyle Monangai, and Dominique Robinson of the Bears practiced fully by the weekend and do not carry a game designation.
Josh Blackwell, Kyler Gordon, and Jaylon Johnson of the Chicago Bears carry a questionable tag.
Kickoff for this highly anticipated game is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. The predicted final score is 22-19, with the Vikings coming out on top.
