Overview
- Minnesota Vikings are set to face the Chicago Bears in a critical NFC North matchup, with the Vikings hoping to maintain their hold on the football for the entire game.
- Chicago Bears' quarterback, Justin Fields, is out to prove his worth, despite struggling in the passing game in their previous face-off against the Vikings.
- Vikings' quarterback, Josh Dobbs, is under pressure to adjust protections against defenders, following a hit in the previous game against the Denver Broncos.
- The Vikings currently occupy the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff picture, with the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all vying for a postseason berth.
- The Bears, despite being 3-8, cannot be overlooked by the Vikings, as taking them lightly could result in their second straight loss.