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

(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Danielle Hunter
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 16: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Getting off to a better start

When the Bears and Vikings last met, things were quite different. The Minnesota Vikings had a different offensive coordinator, they were more focused on passing the ball, and didn’t score a single point in the first half.

Since then, the Minnesota offense has looked better. They have proven to be able to run the ball effectively with Dalvin Cook and have a better mix of run and pass plays in their offense under Kevin Stefanski in an offense more suited to the offensive line and quarterback the team has.

In the last two weeks, the Vikings have scored five touchdowns in the first two quarters. Not only that, but they have only turned the ball over once in the last two weeks compared to the three times that happened against the Bears in their last meeting.

Chicago had better be ready for a much different looking Minnesota team when they take the field at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday in front of a loud and rowdy sea of purple and gold fans rooting for their team to make the postseason.

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What do you think will be the biggest reason the Minnesota Vikings defeat the Chicago Bears on Sunday? And can the Vikings accomplish the three things that will bring them to victory? Let us know in the comments below.