Chicago Bears Look to Rebound Against Vikings After Leadership Shake-Up

The Bears, struggling at the bottom of the NFC North, face a tough test against Minnesota with rookie QB Caleb Williams adapting to a new offensive coordinator.

The Chicago Bears, now 4-6, are desperate for a win after losing four straight games and making a midseason change at offensive coordinator, replacing Shane Waldron with Thomas Brown.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showed promise under Brown’s play-calling, throwing for 231 yards and rushing for a season-high 70 yards in last week’s narrow loss to the Packers.
Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze has emerged as a key target for Williams, highlighted by critical late-game connections, though the Bears continue to struggle in clutch moments.
The Minnesota Vikings boast the league’s top run defense, allowing just 77.4 rushing yards per game, and their defensive coordinator Brian Flores has a strong record against rookie quarterbacks (7-1).
The Vikings, currently in contention in the NFC North, face challenges in pass defense, ranked 28th in the league, which could provide opportunities for the Bears' receivers to exploit mismatches.