The NFC North is in primetime to end Week 12, and I’ll run through my favorite Vikings vs. Bears player props below.
The Vikings are home favorites, but the game’s spread is slight. The rushing props are the most enticing options in a probable close game where two stout run defenses can make the sledding challenging on the ground.
However, one player should have success rushing. Let’s dive into these MNF props.
Monday Night Football Props: Week 12
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3 Best Vikings vs. Bears Player Props: MNF Week 12
Here’s a trio of Vikings vs. Bears player props I like for Monday’s primetime matchup:
Justin Fields Over 52.5 Rushing Yards (-135)
Justin Fields is a terror on the ground. Moreover, the Bears have embraced his elite rushing ability. According to The 33rd Team, Fields had a season-high 13 designed runs last week. The speedy quarterback’s previous season high was nine in his last fully healthy game in Week 5.
The third-year pro has averaged 49.2 rushing yards per game in six games he started and finished. He also had a median of 52 in those games but ran for a season-high 104 yards last week. Finally, Fields gashed the Vikings for 46 rushing yards on eight attempts before he hurt his thumb against them and was relieved by Tyson Bagent in the middle of the third quarter earlier this season. Fields should stay hot on the ground against a defense he previously gave fits as a runner.
Where to bet: Justin Fields Over 52.5 Rushing Yards | -135 DraftKings Sportsbook
Alexander Mattison Under 45.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Alexander Mattison had only 44 rushing yards on 18 attempts against the Bears earlier this season. Chicago is still a stout run defense, holding running backs to only 55.5 rushing yards per game and 3.2 yards per carry since Week 8.
Meanwhile, Mattison no longer has a stranglehold on Minnesota’s backfield. The inefficient, plodding veteran averages 49.3 rushing yards per game at just 3.7 yards per carry, with a median of only 39. Mattison’s early-season bell-cow role inflates his full-season average. Yet, Ty Chandler has staked a claim to a change-of-pace role. As a result, Mattison should be held under 45.5 rushing yards by Chicago’s stingy run defense.
Where to bet: Alexander Mattison Under 45.5 Rushing Yards | -115 Caesars Sportsbook
Khalil Herbert Under 53.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Khalil Herbert had 103 rushing yards and 76 in his final two games before landing on injured reserve after Week 5. Sadly, he didn’t pick up where he left off when he returned last week, amassing only 35 rushing yards on 16 attempts.
Herbert has had 35 rushing yards or fewer in four of six contests this season. He has a dreadful matchup this week. The Vikings have permitted only 56.0 rushing yards per game and 3.6 yards per carry to running backs since Week 8. Additionally, the Bears are underdogs. So, the game script will be negative for Chicago if the game goes as the spread projects.
Where to bet: Khalil Herbert Under 53.5 Rushing Yards | -110 DraftKings Sportsbook
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