Bears vs Cowboys: Ultimate Gameday Preview

Oct 1, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Ageneral view of ESPN monday night football set prior to the game with the Chicago Bears playing against the Dallas Cowboys at Dallas Cowboys Stadium. The Bears beat the Cowboys 34-18. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Who?

The 7-5 Dallas Cowboys visit the 6-6 Chicago Bears

What?

ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Where?

Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Where Else?

If you’re taking the game in from the comfort of your own home, ESPN will be broadcasting the game with Mike Tirico and Jon Gruden on the call.  If you don’t have cable, you can catch the Bears locally on ABC 7 in Chicago.  The radio duties will be handled by Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on WBBM AM 780 and FM 105.9.

When?

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:40PM Central time

Why?

There are major playoff implications with the MNF contest.  Thanks to the Eagles’ snowbound win over the Detroit Lions, the Cowboys trail the Eagles for the NFC East lead while the Bears have a chance to pull even with the Lions record-wise, who keep opening the door for the Bears to walk back into the NFC North race.