Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: 5 keys to victory in week 8

5 keys to victory in week 8: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) runs after the catch in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) reacts to a goal line stand against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

#4. Bounce back after the loss

One of the most important things for a professional athlete is believing they can do their job at a high level. That kind of confidence leads to a winning mentality that spreads throughout the locker room and franchise.

Sadly, the Vikings experienced a game against the Eagles last week where nothing could go right for the purple and gold. The offensive line got shredded, calls weren’t going the Vikings way, and balls were bouncing the opposite direction.

Minnesota needs to get that confidence back and stop trying to be so cute with rotations on the offensive line. Returning to the formula that got them to this point is important for the Vikings, and alterations to the game plan should be kept to a minimum whenever possible when victory has been the result.

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