Overview

• Kiran Amegadjie, a third-round rookie from Yale, made his first NFL start after starting left tackle Braxton Jones was ruled out with a concussion.
• Amegadjie allowed significant pressure, including a strip sack by Vikings' Jonathan Greenard that led to a touchdown in the first quarter.
• The rookie was flagged for multiple penalties, contributing to stalled drives and forcing the Bears to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns.
• Veteran options Larry Borom and Jake Curhan were bypassed for Amegadjie, a decision reflecting Chicago's focus on evaluating younger talent for the future.
• The Bears' offensive struggles, compounded by errors from other young players, extended their losing streak to eight games and raised questions about roster depth.