Minnesota is a slight road favorite over Chicago on Monday Night Football, with the total sitting at 43.5 after a small dip. J.J. McCarthy makes his first NFL start, while Caleb Williams works with new OC Ben Johnson. Expert picks lean to the under, with Aaron Jones spotlighted for a ground-heavy Vikings plan. Minnesota will be without safety Harrison Smith, a key piece in Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy defense.
Major League Soccer (MLS) has been showing a steady growth over the years. There's been a significant increase in fan attendance at games and viewership on television. Several new franchises have been introduced, expanding the league and the sport's popularity across the U.S. and Canada. Player acquisitions are also on the rise with more international stars joining the league. Overall, the MLS seems to be on an upward trajectory.