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3 reasons the Minnesota Vikings will beat the Chicago Bears in Week 17

By Adam Carlson

(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Danielle Hunter
(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Danielle Hunter /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 31: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the ball away while being pursued by defenders Linval Joseph #98 and Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. the play resulted in a two point safety for the Vikings. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 31: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the ball away while being pursued by defenders Linval Joseph #98 and Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of the game on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. the play resulted in a two point safety for the Vikings. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

1. The Bears offense can be stopped

First, let’s offer a bit of praise. Mitchell Trubisky looks like a completely different quarterback this season after an up-and-down rookie year. He is more confident and has better talent around him this year to help put him in positions to make good things happen.

That said, the passing game shouldn’t be the biggest concern for the Vikings. Chicago only averages 226.7 yards per game through the air, good for 20th in the league. However, they like to end their touchdown drives with a pass, scoring that way 28 times, which is tied for 10th best.

The best news here is that Minnesota is exceptionally stingy in the passing game, allowing only 198.5 yards per game to opponents (third best in the league) and have only let 15 passing touchdowns be scored against them (best in the NFL).

If Chicago is going to find success against the Vikings, it will likely be on the ground. The emergence of Mackensie Alexander and Holton Hill paired with a really good pass rush will ensure they aren’t beaten that way.

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