Overview
- Chicago edged Minnesota 19-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium, dropping the Vikings to 4-6 and last in the NFC North.
- J.J. McCarthy went 16-of-32 for 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, giving him eight picks in five starts and a 2-3 mark as the starter.
- Kevin O’Connell said losing the turnover battle decided the game and called the film a growth opportunity for the entire roster as he declined to discuss a potential benching.
- Offensive struggles persisted with three sub-20-point outings in the past four games, and multiple drops by Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones were cited as costly mistakes.
- Depth at quarterback remains thin with Carson Wentz out for the season and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer as the backup, while Justin Jefferson vowed to lead and build more on-field chemistry with McCarthy.