Monday Night Football schedule kicks off with an NFC North showdown between the Vikings and Bears on Sept. 8, when Ben Johnson makes his head-coaching debut for Chicago.

The NFL schedule has been officially released, and this year's Monday Night, Sunday Night and Thursday Night Football slates offer exciting and compelling games on paper.

The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi predicted the Steelers will face an NFC North opponent on Monday Night Football in Week 1.

Ben Johnson's first game with the Chicago Bears will be on Monday Night Football against a NFC North division rival.