The Mission Miami rolls on this week as the Vikings conclude a rare three-game home stand with the hated Chicago Bears this afternoon. What a disappointing season it has been for Lovie Smith's team. The once vaunted defense is suddenly very vulnerable, the stud rookie running back of last year has hit a major sophomore slump, the offensive line is in disarray, fans are calling for Lovie's head, and that supposedly rock star quarterback leads the league in interceptions. Meanwhile, the Vikings are rolling behind Brett Favre, their 40-year-old MVP candidate who has exceeded even the highest expectations placed on him.
Everything sets up perfectly for Minnesota today. Antoine Winfield is likely back at corner for the Purple. Adrian Peterson kills the Bears (8 TD and 138 ypg in 4 games against Chicago). The Bears have lost five of six games and are five behind the Vikes in the NFC North that they thought they could win. I think the Vikes have the advantage in every single match up. On offense, they will used a balanced attack to carve up an injury-riddled, underachieving Bears defense. On defense, Jared Allen (4.5 sacks against the Bears last year) and Co. will put pressure on Cutler and force him to make mistakes. The Bears running game will be non-existent, as it has been all year. And even on special teams, Rookie of the Year to be Percy Harvin is a threat to score on every play, while Devin Hester has lost some of his kick return magic. Unless the Bears go +3 or more in the turnover battle, they have no chance in this one. Vikings roll at home and tie the Saints for the best record in the NFC when New Orleans losses to New England on Monday Night Football tomorrow.
Prediction:
Vikings 34, Bears 13
SKOL.
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