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    ‘Monday Night Football’ scores, live updates: Vikings host Bears, Raiders host Falcons in doubleheader

    The last “Monday Night Football” doubleheader of the season is here.

    Four teams will officially wrap up Week 15 of the regular season on Monday. First up, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears in an NFC North battle that could be significant for the Vikings in the playoff race.

    The Vikings officially clinched a postseason berth on Sunday, though they trail the Detroit Lions in the division. The Lions are dealing with numerous injuries that seem to keep coming, however, which could open the door for the Vikings to jump up and host a game in the first round if they can win out and overtake them. The Bears, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from postseason contention.

    In the second game, the Las Vegas Raiders will host the Atlanta Falcons. The Raiders have already been eliminated from the playoffs, too, and they’re in a battle with the New York Giants for the No. 1 overall draft pick. If they lose on Monday night, they’ll regain that spot.

    Meanwhile, the Falcons are trying to snap a four-game losing skid. They’ve dropped to 6-7 and have fallen behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South race. A win on Monday would go a long way in their attempt at making it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season, though they’ll need a much better Kirk Cousins to do so. The veteran has thrown eight interceptions over their losing skid, including six in the last two weeks.

    Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings

    When: 8 p.m. ET

    Where: U.S. Bank Stadium | Minneapolis

    TV: ABC

    BetMGM lines: Minnesota -7, O/U 43.5

    Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders

    When: 8:30 p.m. ET

    Where: Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas

    TV: ESPN

    BetMGM lines: Atlanta -6, O/U 44.5

    Live49 updates

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 8:02 PM PST
      Touchdown, Bears

      It took until fourth down, but Caleb Williams just hit Keenan Allen for a 16-yard reception. The Vikings’ lead is now 27-12 after a failed two-point conversion with about 5 minutes left.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:59 PM PST
      Falcons-Raiders: Desmond Ridder throws an awful INT

      Desmond Ridder just threw an awful interception for the Raiders, and Atlanta will take back over here midway through the fourth.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:56 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Chicago with a massive blocked punt

      The Bears just blocked a punt, and Robinson completely trucked Wright in the process. It was a legal block, as he got it clean before making contact, and the Bears will take over now in great field position with about 6 minutes left.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:53 PM PST
      Falcons-Raiders: A rough night for Las Vegas

      Well, this isn’t great…

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:42 PM PST
      Falcons extend their lead

      The Falcons’ drive stalled out there, but they extended their lead after a 48-yard field goal from Younghoe Koo. They’re up 15-3 now early in the fourth quarter.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:41 PM PST
      Touchdown, Vikings

      After a pass interference penalty, Cam Akers punched in a 1-yard touchdown run to extend the Vikings’ lead.

      They’re up 27-6 now in the fourth quarter, and this one should be about finished.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:35 PM PST
      Can Falcons add to their lead?

      The Falcons have the ball back near midfield late in the third quarter after forcing another Raiders punt. Can they convert the good field position into points? A touchdown would almost certainly put the game out of reach. Atlanta leads, 12-3.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:32 PM PST
      Vikings 20, Bears 6

      Caleb Williams took a massive hit there on third down, and the Bears had to settle for a field goal. The Vikings’ lead is down to 14 now with 13 minutes remaining.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:29 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Keenan Allen with a wild grab

      Keenan Allen somehow hauled this in, and the Bears are finally moving here to start the fourth quarter.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:27 PM PST
      Falcons punt again

      The Raiders have the ball against their own goal at the 3-yard line after another Falcons punt. Atlanta still leads 12-3 with 4:15 remaining in the third quarter.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:19 PM PST
      Raiders punt, successfully this time

      The Raiders stalled at midfield and punted back to the Falcons. This time there was no blocked punt. Atlanta takes over at its own 8-yard line, holding a 12-3 lead midway through the third quarter.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:18 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Aaron Jones TD

      The Vikings capped their long 12-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown run from Aaron Jones, and they’re suddenly up 20-3 now late in the third quarter.

      Sam Darnold set up that touchdown run with a perfect shot to Justin Jefferson at the goal line.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:12 PM PST
      Falcons settle for FG after starting at Las Vegas 37

      Atlanta gained just 15 yards after taking over possession at the Las Vegas 37-yard line after a blocked punt. Kirk Cousins was off target on third-and-9, and Younghoe Koo was good from 40 yards to extend the Falcons lead to 12-3.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:07 PM PST
      Raiders allow blocked punt after failing to capitalize on turnover

      The Raiders, of course, did not take advantage of the interception. They instead lost 12 yards on three plays then allowed their second blocked punt of the night. The Falcons take over in great field position yet again, this time at the Las Vegas 37. Will they do anything with it?

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:05 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Chicago settles for field goal after touchdown taken away

      The Bears are on the board with a 29-yard Cairo Santos field goal. But they had a touchdown taken away on an illegal substitution play.

      Replay also showed that the officials missed a facemask penalty on the Vikings during Caleb Williams’ incomplete pass on 3rd-and-goal.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:03 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Chicago TD wiped out by illegal substitution

      D’Andre Swift appeared to have a 1-yard touchdown run for the Bears. But the score was nullified by an illegal substitution penalty in which Kiran Amegadjie did not report as eligible. (Paging Dan Skipper!)

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 7:02 PM PST
      Falcons blow good field position again on Kirk Cousins pick

      The Falcons started the second half at their own 45 after a 38-yard kickoff return. Then they promptly gave the ball back to the Raiders. Kirk Cousins threw an interception to Robert Spillane on the first play from scrimmage of the third quarter, and the Raiders have the ball near midfield.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Chicago on the move

      The Bears are driving toward a score after a 29-yard pass from Caleb Williams to Rome Odunze.

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 6:50 PM PST
      Halftime stats: Falcons 9, Raiders 3

      This is not a well-played football game. Drake London’s the only bright spot for either team. His 30-yard scoring grab is the only touchdown so far as the Falcons take a 9-3 lead into halftime.

      Three other Falcons drives that advanced to Raiders territory ended in punts. The Raiders, meanwhile, are doing nothing with the ball when the Falcons give it back to them. Their offense has netted one point with a field goal and a safety taken.

      Here are the halftime stats:

      Kirk Cousins: 7 of 9 for 84 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 turnovers, 2 sacks taken
      Desmond Ridder: 7 of 11 for 59 yards, 0 touchdowns or turnovers, 1 sack taken

      Bijan Robinson: 10 carries for 58 yards
      Alexander Mattison: 4 carries for 5 yards, 1 fumble, tackled for safety

      Drake London: 2 catches for 48 yards, 1 touchdown
      Brock Bowers: 3 catches for 35 yards

      Falcons total offense: 128 yards on 4.9 yards per play
      Raiders total offense: 80 yards on 2.9 yards per play

      Falcons turnovers: 0
      Raiders turnovers: 1 + a safety taken

    • Mon, December 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM PST
      Bears-Vikings: Minnesota goes 3-and-out

      Minnesota goes 3-and-out on its opening drive of the second half, perhaps still dazed by the Vanilla Ice halftime performance.

      Ryan Wright punts for the first time in the game. Chicago takes over at its 20 after a 55-yard punt and 10-yard illegal block above the waist penalty on Terell Smith.

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