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Minnesota Vikings Best and Worst: Week 4 vs. Chicago Bears

By Adam Carlson

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) leads a huddle prior to the snap in game action during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings on September 29, 2019 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) leads a huddle prior to the snap in game action during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings on September 29, 2019 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings hits Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings hits Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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While it didn’t result in many sacks, the Minnesota Vikings did get consistent pressure on quarterback Chase Daniel. Both Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter were constantly forcing him out of the pocket or making him make adjustments, proving the pass rush is no joke.

Griffen has been on fire this season and pairing him with the amazing athleticism of Hunter has been a recipe for success against most opponents in the past, but the Bears gameplanned well for the pressure.

Here are some other good things to come out of Week 4 for the Minnesota Vikings:

  • After being quiet for most of the season, Stefon Diggs had a nice game that saw him catch all seven of the targets thrown his way for 108 yards, including a great 39-yard play to put the Vikings in a good position to score.
  • For a rookie, Bisi Johnson looked like a veteran on the field. He caught all four of his targets for 35 yards. If he can continue to prove to be a reliable target, he could continue to get more looks on offense this season.
  • Eric Kendricks didn’t flash in coverage, but he played the run well in the game. His 12 tackles (eight solo) showed his commitment to stopping the run and limiting yardage on short passes.
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