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5 wild predictions: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

By Josh Zinger

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
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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Nov 15, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) dives to recover a fumble by quarterback Peyton Manning (not pictured) during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) dives to recover a fumble by quarterback Peyton Manning (not pictured) during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Ronnie Hillman has a costly fumble

Throughout his career, there have been times when Ronnie Hillman has looked like a dynamic and explosive back capable of handling a heavy workload. With enticing speed and agility, Hillman is more than capable of creating explosive plays and breaking games wide open.

However, Hillman has never maintained the trust of the coaching staffs that he’s played, for, largely due to his issues with ball security. Through his four seasons with the Broncos, Hillman fumbled eight times despite his limited workload. With only 520 career touches with the Broncos, Hillman fumbled over 1.5% of the times that he touched the ball.

Given the style of play the Vikings have employed this year, leaning on a dominant defense and safe offense to win close games, relying on the turnover-prone Hillman is very problematic.

However, with Adrian Peterson on IR and Jerick McKinnon ruled out of this week’s game with an ankle injury, the Vikings have little choice. Ronnie Hillman is going to get a significant workload this week, splitting time with Matt Asiata. Once again, he will quickly lose the trust of his coaching staff by fumbling away an offensive possession.

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