The final doubleheader of the Monday Night Football season is here.
Four teams will officially conclude Week 15 of the regular season on Monday. First, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears in an NFC North battle that could be significant for the Vikings in the playoff race.
The Vikings officially clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, although they trail the Detroit Lions in the division. However, the Lions are dealing with numerous injuries that seem to keep popping up, which could open the door for the Vikings to jump in and set up a game in the first round if they can win past them. The Bears, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from the postseason.
In the second game, the Las Vegas Raiders will host the Atlanta Falcons. The Raiders have also been eliminated from the playoffs and are in a battle with the New York Giants for the first overall pick in the draft. If they lose on Monday night, they will regain that spot. Meanwhile, the Falcons are trying to snap a four-game losing streak. They fell to 6-7 and fell behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the race for the NFC South. A win on Monday would go a long way in their bid to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season, although they will need a much better Kirk Cousins to do so. The veteran has thrown eight interceptions during his losing streak, including six in the last two weeks.
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
When: 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: US Bank Stadium | Minneapolis
Television: ABC
BetMGM Lines: Minnesota -7, O/U 43.5
Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders
When: 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: Allegiant Stadium | vegas
Television: ESPN
BetMGM Lines: Atlanta -6, O/U 44.5
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