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Sam Bradford expected to start for Vikings vs. Bears
By Jeremy Bergman/NFL.com
Tulsa World
Sam Bradford is back.
After missing Minnesota's previous three games with a knee injury, the Vikings quarterback is expected to start Monday night at the Chicago Bears, NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported, per sources close to the team.
Listed as questionable coming into the NFC North tilt, Bradford was a legitimate "game-time decision," but Dales said the veteran QB took most of the first-team reps in practice this week, despite being limited.
Bradford returns to a Vikings team that won just one of the three games he missed and lost its star rookie running back, Dalvin Cook, for the season. With Case Keenum under center, wideouts Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen developed into a good receiving duo, but can Minnesota still flourish offensively with its run-pass balance out of wack?
It'll be up to Bradford to set the tone for the remainder of the season against a tricky Bears front seven.
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/10/9/16439206/bears-vikings-2017-watch-live-online-stream-mnf
Vikings vs. Bears live stream: How to watch 'Monday Night Football' online
by James Brady
[URL='http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/285903/mitchell-trubisky']Mitchell Trubisky/Chicago Sun-Times[/URL]
The Minnesota Vikings will face each other in the featured Monday Night Football matchup for Week 5, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (live streaming via WatchESPN).
Minnesota is 2-2 on the season and they’re coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in their last outing. They also lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, with wins over the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Through four games, the Vikings have had Case Keenum and Sam Bradford throwing passes, with Keenum taking over when Bradford went down with an injury. Keenum has completed 61.0 percent of his passes for 755 yards and three touchdowns.
Bradford, who has a shot at returning on Monday, has completed 84.4 percent of his passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns. Neither of them has thrown an interception.
Dalvin Cook, the starting running back, was lost due to injury so the Vikings will go into the game with no 100-yard rushers this season.
The Bears are making a big change at quarterback, moving to Mitchell Trubisky for Monday’s game. Mike Glennon was the starter to begin the season, with 66.4 percent of his passes completed for 833 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions. Now they’re moving to Trubisky, and things should be interesting.
Below is all you need to know to watch the action on Monday as well as news, odds, predictions and more.
How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears
The big news for the Bears is the quarterback change. They’re moving to Trubisky, and the folks at Windy City Gridiron asked: What will he bring to the Bears?
Minnesota has been looking for help at the running back position. First, they worked out four running backs, and then they went and signed Stevan Ridley.
But by far the biggest news for either team is the injury to Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford. The latest reports have him improving and say he might be on track to play on Monday. Mike Zimmer is anticipating that Bradford will play on Monday, according to reports.
The Bears lost a prominent edge rusher in Willie Young for the entire season. He has a triceps tear, and one that surprised many because there were no previous signs that he was actually dealing with an injury.
The Bears, obviously, will not have Young on Monday. They also listed Marcus Cooper as questionable, and Akiem Hicks has been taken off the injury report.
The Vikings are worrying about Bradford’s status for Monday, but the Vikings will also likely get Teddy Bridgewater back in the near future. Bridgewater will likely be activated after the team plays the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings vs. Bears prediction:
Of the eight experts picking for SB Nation, five of them are going with the Bears. That leaves three who think the Vikings will win it, while the OddsShark computer is also going with Chicago.
Sam Bradford expected to start for Vikings vs. Bears
By Jeremy Bergman/NFL.com
Tulsa World
Sam Bradford is back.
After missing Minnesota's previous three games with a knee injury, the Vikings quarterback is expected to start Monday night at the Chicago Bears, NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported, per sources close to the team.
Listed as questionable coming into the NFC North tilt, Bradford was a legitimate "game-time decision," but Dales said the veteran QB took most of the first-team reps in practice this week, despite being limited.
Bradford returns to a Vikings team that won just one of the three games he missed and lost its star rookie running back, Dalvin Cook, for the season. With Case Keenum under center, wideouts Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen developed into a good receiving duo, but can Minnesota still flourish offensively with its run-pass balance out of wack?
It'll be up to Bradford to set the tone for the remainder of the season against a tricky Bears front seven.
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/10/9/16439206/bears-vikings-2017-watch-live-online-stream-mnf
Vikings vs. Bears live stream: How to watch 'Monday Night Football' online
by James Brady
[URL='http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/players/285903/mitchell-trubisky']Mitchell Trubisky/Chicago Sun-Times[/URL]
The Minnesota Vikings will face each other in the featured Monday Night Football matchup for Week 5, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN (live streaming via WatchESPN).
Minnesota is 2-2 on the season and they’re coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in their last outing. They also lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, with wins over the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Through four games, the Vikings have had Case Keenum and Sam Bradford throwing passes, with Keenum taking over when Bradford went down with an injury. Keenum has completed 61.0 percent of his passes for 755 yards and three touchdowns.
Bradford, who has a shot at returning on Monday, has completed 84.4 percent of his passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns. Neither of them has thrown an interception.
Dalvin Cook, the starting running back, was lost due to injury so the Vikings will go into the game with no 100-yard rushers this season.
The Bears are making a big change at quarterback, moving to Mitchell Trubisky for Monday’s game. Mike Glennon was the starter to begin the season, with 66.4 percent of his passes completed for 833 yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions. Now they’re moving to Trubisky, and things should be interesting.
Below is all you need to know to watch the action on Monday as well as news, odds, predictions and more.
How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: WatchESPN
- Odds: The Vikings opened as 3.5-point favorites, though the line has slightly narrowed throughout the week
The big news for the Bears is the quarterback change. They’re moving to Trubisky, and the folks at Windy City Gridiron asked: What will he bring to the Bears?
Minnesota has been looking for help at the running back position. First, they worked out four running backs, and then they went and signed Stevan Ridley.
But by far the biggest news for either team is the injury to Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford. The latest reports have him improving and say he might be on track to play on Monday. Mike Zimmer is anticipating that Bradford will play on Monday, according to reports.
The Bears lost a prominent edge rusher in Willie Young for the entire season. He has a triceps tear, and one that surprised many because there were no previous signs that he was actually dealing with an injury.
The Bears, obviously, will not have Young on Monday. They also listed Marcus Cooper as questionable, and Akiem Hicks has been taken off the injury report.
The Vikings are worrying about Bradford’s status for Monday, but the Vikings will also likely get Teddy Bridgewater back in the near future. Bridgewater will likely be activated after the team plays the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings vs. Bears prediction:
Of the eight experts picking for SB Nation, five of them are going with the Bears. That leaves three who think the Vikings will win it, while the OddsShark computer is also going with Chicago.
