Justin Jefferson is expected to be a key player for the Minnesota Vikings against the Chicago Bears. He is expected to have a significant impact in this game despite his previous poor performance against the Bears.

The Minnesota Vikings are dealing with a concerning injury situation ahead of their game against the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) and outside linebacker Patrick Jones II (knee) are either out or unsure, leaving big holes in the defense. Meanwhile, running back Aaron Jones (back) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (hip) have seen upgrades in status but remain questionable, potentially disrupting the offensive game plan. These injuries pose a serious obstacle to the Vikings’ path to a decisive victory.

Where to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears game?

The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 (ManningCast) and you can stream it on platforms such as ESPN+, Fubo and YouTube TV. The action takes place at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings

Questionable:

Stephon Gilmore (CB, hamstring)

Full participation:

Aaron Jones (RB, back)

Josh Oliver (TE, wrist)

Chicago Bears:

Out of:

Gervon Dexter (DT, knee)

Roschon Johnson (RB, concussion)

Ryan Bates (OL, concussion)

Questionable:

D’Andre Swift (RB, groin)

Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears player stats

Minnesota Vikings player stats

Justin Jefferson’s stats: REC: 75, YDS: 1,170, TD: 7, AVG: 15.6

Sam Darnold Stats: YDS: 3,299, TD: 28, INT: 10, QBR: 61.1

Aaron Jones Stats: CAR: 197, YDS: 893, TD: 4, AVG: 4.5

Josh Metellus Stats: SOLO: 47, FF: 1, INT: 2, PD: 4

Byron Murphy Jr. Stats: SOLO: 47, FF: 1, INT: 6, PD: 12

Chicago Bears Player Stats

Caleb Williams Stats: YDS: 2,746, TD: 16, INT: 5, QBR: 49.6

D’Andre Swift Stats: CAR: 193, YDS: 742, TD: 5, AVG: 3.8

DJ Moore Stats: REC: 68, YDS: 712, TD: 5, AVG: 10.5

TJ Edwards Stats: SOLO: 62, SACK: 2, FF: 1, INT: 1

Jaylon Johnson Stats: SOLO: 29, FF: 0, INT: 2, PD: 7

The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) meet the Chicago Bears (4-9) at US Bank Stadium in what promises to be an exciting duel. After a six-game winning streak, the Vikings enter the game as 7-point favorites with a total of 44 points. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who had an outstanding performance with five touchdown passes, leads an offense that is firing on all cylinders and explosive performance shows potential. Meanwhile, the Bears are in crisis after losing their last seven games and dealing with the challenges of interim coach Thomas Brown. This instability has left Chicago’s defense vulnerable, especially against the Vikings’ potent offense. Given the circumstances, the Vikings appear poised to dominate, with a projected 30-13 win that would further solidify their playoff position as the Bears continue to endure a difficult season.