The Minnesota Vikings (4-2) face the Chicago Bears (2-4) Sunday, Nov. 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
Fox television has the TV broadcast with Chris Myers and Ronde Barber on the call. Check 506Sports.com to see what games are on in your area.
The game will be broadcast on radio by 100.3 FM KFAN and their network of affiliates.
Quarterbacks
Teddy Bridgewater took a lot of hits last week against the Detroit Lions but performed well in the face of pressure, finishing with a season-high 316 yards and 2 TDs.
Jay Cutler has attempted over 40 passes in each of his last three games.
Running backs
Adrian Peterson is expected to play after missing some practice time this week with hip, finger and ankle injuries.
Rushing/receiving threat Matt Forte is fourth in the NFL in yards-from-scrimmage with 698.
Wide receivers/tight ends
Rhett Ellison is out for Sunday with a concussion. WR Stefon Diggs looks to keep it rolling after going for 108 yards and a TD against Detroit.
Martellus Bennett is the Bears’ leading receiver with 34 receptions for 292 yards.
Offensive line
Joe Berger and Mike Harris continue to be solid in the trenches for the Vikings while Brandon Fusco and T.J. Clemmings continue to struggle.
Bears linemen Jermon Bushrod and Hroniss Grasu are both listed as questionable for Sunday.
Defensive line
The Vikings will be without starting DT Sharrif Floyd on Sunday. Defensive line depth is becoming an issue for Minnesota.
The Bears defensive line got even younger after the decision to part ways with Jeremiah Ratliff.
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Linebackers
Eric Kendricks is a budding star in Minnesota.
Adrian Peterson is very impressed with the Bears’ Pernell McPhee.
Secondary
Xavier Rhodes is not having a very good year for the Vikings, but Mike Zimmer doesn’t want him to change his style.
Safety Antrel Rolle is expected to return this week for Chicago.
Special teams
Blair Walsh has hit 10 straight field goals.
The Chicago Bears have been plagued by special teams gaffes this year. This could be the week Cordarrelle Patterson makes something happen.
Prediction: The Vikings get another road victory in the division, defeating the Bears 24-21.