The Bears are 2-7 in his nine starts, and the Vikings could pose a difficult challenge. Well-disguised blitzes have long been a hallmark of Zimmer’s scheme, and Harrison Smith is at the center of that, whether sneaking up for a well-timed rush or backing off the line at the last second to drop into coverage. The 10th-year standout was at his best last week against Pittsburgh with his third sack of the season and the game-saving play in the end zone to force a last-second incomplete pass. “For you to feel comfortable to actually line up on the line of scrimmage and, when the ball’s snapped, to turn and run and get the depth back that you’re supposed to have — at the same time as fast receivers are running full speed toward you — it’s very rare, ” co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson said.
“I’m taking it day by day. You know I didn’t put a number on how many touchdown passes I was supposed to have, this and that. ”Fields’ arm and mobility have the Bears thinking he can develop into an elite quarterback and stabilize a position that has haunted the founding NFL franchise. The former Ohio State star also has room to grow and could be tested when Chicago (4-9) hosts Minnesota (6-7) on Monday night. The Vikings, after all, tend to give rookie quarterbacks headaches. “Justin’s seen some defenses that like to bring it and he’s seen some that are a little calmer, and this one here, when they get you in certain situations, they’re going to attack you so it’ll be good for him, ” coach Matt Nagy said.
Monday’s game will air on TV via ESPN. Fans who don’t have cable can also catch the game streaming via fuboTV, which has a free seven-day trial. How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings (Week 15 NFL Football)What time does the game start? Where can I watch it on TV? - Monday’s game will kick off at 8:15 p. m. EST for viewers in the U. S and will air on TV via ESPN. Live steam options: NFL Network | Sling | fuboTV - Viewers who have cable can use login credentials from their TV provider to watch via NFL Network.
The Vikings in eight seasons under coach Mike Zimmer and his long-lauded defensive strategy are 7-3 in games against a rookie starting quarterback, including 7-1 since the start of 2017. They beat Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears twice that season. In those 10 games, the rookies have averaged just 179 yards passing per game with a total of only seven touchdown throws and four rushing scores. The Vikings have totaled 10 interceptions and 27 sacks. Their defense has fallen off sharply over the past two seasons from the standard set under Zimmer during his first six years, as players have aged and priced themselves off the roster and the front office has missed on some early round draft picks. They still led the league in sacks through last week with 41 even though they’re missing their top two pass rushers, with defensive end Danielle Hunter out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle and defensive end Everson Griffen on indefinite hiatus for mental health treatment after recently confirming he has bipolar disorder.
Vikings Postgame Live | Week 10 vs. Bears | Full Show Vikings Postgame Live | Week 10 vs. Bears | Full Show. Mark Rosen and Pete Bercich break down Monday's 19-13 win over the
