Hate to use the phrase, backs against the wall when you're still above .500, but that might be where the Bears are. After a 5-1 start they've skidded and struggled to score and win games.
But head coach Matt Nagy handed over play-calling duties to Bill Lazor, so we'll see if this can inject some life into the Bears' offense.
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And it's desperately needed.
The Vikings, despite their record, have been better as of late.
This game could set the tone for postseason expectations for the Bears.
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But before the action kicks off, tune to NBC Sports Chicago's Facebook Page to watch "The Warm Up" with our Football Aftershow crew. Immediately after the game ends, change the channel to NBC Sports Chicago PLUS for the Football Aftershow, with host David Kaplan, Lance Briggs, Olin Kreutz and Alex Brown.
NBC Sports Chicago's Bears Coverage:
The Warm Up: 6:15 pm on Facebook
Prime Time Preshow: 6:30 pm on NBC Sports Chicago
Side Cast: In the third quarter on Facebook
Football Aftershow: Immediately following the game on NBC Sports Chicago
Here's how to watch Bears-Vikings in Week 10:
When: Monday, Nov. 16, at 7:15 p.m. CT
TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: fuboTV -- Get a free trial
Radio: WBBM 780AM, 105.9 FM
Steve Levy will be doing the play-by-play for ESPN, with Louis Riddick and Brian Griese working as analysts. Lisa Salters will be on the sidelines.