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Vikings' next opponent

November 3, 2014 at 4:55AM
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater
This is a 2014 photo of Teddy Bridgewater of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Sunday, May 11, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS14 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

NEXT OPPONENT: CHICAGO (3-5)

The Bears have internal strife and on-the-field issues, and have gone from potential NFC North favorites to last in the division.

OPPONENT WEEK 9

Bears were on a bye

Home losses to Buffalo, Green Bay and Miami have been costly for a team that is 28th in the league in scoring defense (27.8) and 20th in overall defense (372.4 yards given up per game).

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Matt Forte, running back

Forte has continued to flaunt his all-around game, rushing for 562 yards and catching 58 passes (second in the NFL before Sunday) for another 490 yards. He has six touchdowns, and has only fumbled once.

OUTLOOK

The Vikings might just have enough moxey to go to Soldier Field and pull out a win. Outlook: Horns up.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB153
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: CXB153 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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