Tonight's "" game is a big one for the . The Vikings, who will host thePackers in a game scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, still have a chance to steal the NFC North title from their rivals. Minnesota Wild Jersey Green Bay, of course, simply needs a win Monday night to clinch the division and maintain and home-field advantage throughout Derek Grant Jersey the NFC playoffs.
Minnesota, which clinched its playoff spot earlier this week when the Rams lost to the 49ers, reached 10 wins last week to create just the third time since 2015 that a division game in the NFL has featured teams with 10 or more wins.
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As for Green Bay, which hasn't won the NFC North since 2016, Matt LaFleur has a chance to become the 10th rookie head coach in NFL history to win at least 12 games in a season. His team is a five-point road underdog for "Monday Night Football" in Week 16, but Minnesota is forced to play without star running back Dalvin Cook. Also hurting the Vikings' chances Tim Schaller Jersey against the Packers is the fact that quarterback Kirk Cousins has never Marc Staal Jersey won a Monday night game in which he started.
Below is all you need to know about Week 16's Monday nightgame between the ,including the kickoff time and TV channel.
Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?Green Bay Packers at Minnesota VikingsKickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Inour NFL Week 16picks against the spread and our straight-up predictions, Sporting News is split on Monday night's game in Minnesota. Below are the explanations for each pick.
:The Packers are being dismi sed as overrated because Aaron Rodgers Alexander Edler Jersey hasn't put up gaudy numbers. But their defense and running game have consistently delivered as they've embraced a more hard-nosed, physical attitude. The Vikings have been up-and-down defensively but have been clean and efficient offensively, led by Kirk Cousins' finest season. With Dalvin Cook out, the Packers are more of agrinding team, which is why they have emerged as NFC North favorites. Rodgers won't mi s his chance to wrap up the division against his rivals on the road, while Cousins' big-game woes will cost his team. Joonas Donskoi Jersey Pick: Packers win 23-20.
:The Vikings are capable of beating the Adam Lowry Jersey Packers at home without Dalvin Cook. The Packers will find some spots for chunk yardage as they always do with Aaron Rodgers, but the Vikings, motivated to challenge for the NFC North title and make a deep playoff run, are clicking at the right time. Pick: Vikings 26, Packers 24.
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What channel is Monday Night Football on?TV channel: ESPNLive stream:
ESPN (and ABC) has been the home for "Monday Night Football" since its inception in 1970. You can find a live stream for MNF games at ESPN.com or by downloading the .
Alexander Radulov Jersey will have the call from the booth. McFarland was a sideline analyst last year, but moved into the booth when Jason Witten returned to the Dallas Cowboys following a stint in broadcasting that was not particularly well-received.
Lisa Salters Grant Fuhr Jersey returns for her eighth season as sideline reporter, and John Perry is the crew's new officiating analyst for 2019.
Monday Night Football schedule 2019Week 1Sept. 9Texans at Saints (7 p.m. ET)Sept. 9Broncos at Raiders (10:15 p.m. ET)Week 2Sept. 16Browns at JetsWeek 3Sept. 23Bears at RedskinsWeek 4Sept. 30Bengals at SteelersWeek 5Oct. 7Browns at Tom Barrasso Jersey 49ersWeek 6Oct. 14Lions at PackersWeek 7Oct. 21Patriots at JetsWeek 8Oct. 28Dolphins at SteelersWeek 9Nov. 4Cowboys at GiantsWeek 10Nov. 11Seahawks at 49ersWeek 11Nov. 18Chiefs at ChargersWeek 12Nov. 25Ravens at RamsWeek 13Dec. 2Vikings at SeahawksWeek 14Dec. 9Giants at EaglesWeek 15Dec. 16Colts at SaintsWeek 16Dec. 23Packers at Vikings
