Concluding our four-part preview installment that began Thursday with the first two segments, we've arrived at the fourth leg of the schedule that includes hosting Chicago on Monday Night Football and visiting Seattle in Week 16 before concluding the season with a home game against Green Bay and a trip to Detroit.

Vikings vs. Bears | Week 15

7 p.m. (CT) | Dec. 16 | U.S. Bank Stadium

**Tickets**

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 66-58-2 (includes 0-1 in postseason)

Home: 39-25 (includes 0-1 in postseason) | Away: 27-33-2

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Bears won 12-10 on Nov. 27, 2023

2023 Stats

Bears Offense

Yards/Game: 323.2 (20^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 21.2 (18^th)

Bears Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 324.2 (12^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 22.3 (13^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Matt Eberflus (10-24 in two seasons)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: WR Keenan Allen, WR Dante Pettis, RB D'Andre Swift, TE Gerald Everett, S Jonathan Owens, S Kevin Byard

Key departures in free agency/via trade: QB Justin Fields (traded to Steelers), WR Darnell Mooney (Falcons), RB D'Onta Foreman (Browns), OL Dan Feeney (Vikings), G Cody Whitehair (Raiders), S Eddie Jackson, DT Justin Jones (Cardinals)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: QB Caleb Williams, USC (No. 1 overall); WR Rome Odunze, Washington (9)

Icebreaking Storyline

Allen, who was acquired in a trade with the Chargers, has enjoyed his past two trips to Minnesota. Last fall, he racked up 18 catches for 215 yards on 20 targets by Justin Herbert and threw a 49-yard touchdown to Mike Williams. Back in 2015, Allen totaled 12 receptions for 133 yards and two scores on 18 targets by Philip Rivers.

Vikings at Seahawks | Week 16

3:05 p.m. | Dec. 22 | Lumen Field

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 6-13 (includes 0-1 in the postseason)

Home: 4-4 (includes 0-1 in the postseason) | Away: 2-9

Last time in regular season: Vikings won 30-17 on Sept. 26, 2021, at U.S. Bank Stadium

Last time in regular season in Seattle: Seahawks won 27-26 on Oct. 11, 2020, at Lumen Field

2023 Stats

Seattle Offense

Yards/Game: 322.9 (21^st in NFL) | Points/Game: 21.4 (17^th)

Seattle Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 371.4 (30^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 23.6 (25^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Mike Macdonald (first-time NFL head coach)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: S Rayshawn Jenkins, T George Fant, C Nick Harris, QB Sam Howell (via trade with Commanders), DT Johnathan Hankins, G Laken Tomlinson

Key departures in free agency/via trade: LB Bobby Wagner (Commanders), TE Will Dissly (Chargers), G Damien Lewis (Panthers), QB Drew Lock (Giants), S Jamal Adams (released), S Quandre Diggs (released)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: DT Byron Murphy II, Texas (No. 16 overall), G Christian Haynes, UConn (81)

Icebreaking Storyline

The NFL's two Byron Murphys will play one another.

Seattle drafted Byron Murphy II this spring, and the Vikings are returning cornerback Byron Murphy, Jr. The two are unrelated, but it could cause for some interesting challenges for the broadcast crew.

Perhaps even more notable, though, is that Minnesota will face a Seahawks squad not led by Pete Carroll for the first time November 2009 (Carroll took the helm in 2010), which was the last time Minnesota won at Seattle.

Macdonald most recently served as the Ravens defensive coordinator from 2022-23.

Vikings vs. Packers | Week 17

Noon (CT) | Dec. 29 | U.S. Bank Stadium

**Tickets**

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 58-66-3 (includes 1-1 in postseason)

Home: 31-31; Away: 27-35-3 (includes 1-1 postseason)

Last time in regular season: Packers won 33-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 31, 2023

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Packers won 33-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 31, 2023

2023 Stats

Green Bay Offense

Yards/Game: 345.5 (11^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 22.5 (12^th)

Green Bay Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 335.1 (17^th) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.6 (10^th)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Matt LaFleur (56-27 in five seasons and 3-4 in postseason)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: RB Josh Jacobs, S Xavier McKinney, K Greg Joseph, T Andre Dillard

Key departures in free agency/via trade: RB Aaron Jones (Vikings), S Darnell Savage (Jaguars), LB De'Vondre Campbell (49ers), S Jonathan Owens (Bears), T David Bakhtiari (released)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: T Jordan Morgan, Arizona (No. 25 overall) and LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M (45)

Icebreaking Storyline

Green Bay parted ways with running back Aaron Jones, 29, in free agency after agreeing on a contract with former Raiders back Josh Jacobs, 26. Initially a first-round draft pick in 2019, Jacobs played in 73 games (72 starts) over five seasons with the Raiders, logging 5,545 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns on the ground.

Jones wasted no time signing with the division-rival Vikings and has expressed excitement about finding a fresh start in Minnesota, where he'll play at U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time as the home team.

Vikings at Lions | Week 18

Time TBD | Day TBD | Ford Field

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 80-43-2

Home: 44-17-1 | Away: 36-26-1

Last time in regular season: Lions won 30-20 on Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit

Last time in regular season at Detroit: Lions won 30-20 on Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit

2023 Stats

Detroit Offense

Yards/Game: 394.8 (3^rd in NFL) | Points/Game: 27.1 (5^th)

Detroit Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 336.1 (19^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 23.2 (23^rd)

2024 Status

Head Coach: Dan Campbell (24-26-1 in three seasons with Lions and 2-1 in postseason; 5-7 as interim coach with Dolphins in 2015)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: EDGE Marcus Davenport, CB Carlton Davis III, CB Amik Robertson, DT D.J. Reader, G Kevin Zeitler

Key departures in free agency/via trade: G Jonah Jackson, WR Josh Reynolds (Broncos), S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Eagles), S Tracy Walker, DT Benito Jones, QB Teddy Bridgewater (retired)

First two selections of 2024 NFL Draft: CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (No. 24 overall), CB Ennis Rakestraw, Jr., Missouri (61)

Icebreaking Storyline

The Lions swept the Vikings last season for the first time since 2016, and Minnesota will look to bounce back this time around. Minnesota is playing at Detroit in the season finale for the second straight season. The day and time could be determined by how much this game means in the standings for either or both teams.