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 warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.</p><p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jjetsweek1.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=699,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jjetsweek1.jpg”><figcaption> Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.</figcaption></figure><p>It’s divisional football again as US Bank Stadium hosts the Vikings against the Bears in Week 15. This is the return fixture from Minnesota’s win over Chicago in Week 12. The 11-2 Vikings could secure a playoff berth if they can complete the double over their division rival, whom they beat just three weeks ago.</p><h4>Vikings vs. Bears | Key Personnel Battles</h4><p>The Vikings want to keep pace with the Detroit Lions at the top of the NFC North. The Bears’ ninth loss of the season last week meant a losing season for the fourth season in a row. The last time the Bears had a winning season was 2018 – the only time they have achieved that feat in the last 12 seasons. Minnesota has it all to play for, while Chicago desperately needs something to boost morale. Here are my key personnel battles that I believe will go a long way in determining the result. </p><h2>Football Brian Flores vs. Thomas Brown</h2><p>I had this as a key battle in the reverse fixture when <a href=)
Thomas Brown was recently named the Bears offensive coordinator. He is now the head coach in Chicago. Brian Flores had his defense dominating the game at Soldier Field, with Chicago only managing 10 points and having less than five minutes left in the game. The Vikings allowed the Bears to score 11 points in less than two minutes to take the game to overtime. After the Vikings defense forced a three-and-out, the Vikings marched up the field for the game-winning field goal.
future head coach.Football Justin Jefferson vs. Jaylon Johnson
Jefferson posed the question to Chicago this week: either concentrate on stopping him and let everyone else go off, or don’t, and he will go off. It was almost as if Jefferson was goading them into trying to stop him in man coverage. The Bears have one of the best cornerbacks in the league, Jaylon Johnson, but it’s a huge ask, even for someone of his caliber, to go up against Jefferson one-on-one. In the reverse fixture, Chicago held Jefferson to two catches and 27 yards.
 reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.</p><p>” data-medium-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/toosmall.jpg” data-large-file=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1180,height=664,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/toosmall.jpg” src=”https://vikingsterritory.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/toosmall.jpg” alt><figcaption> Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.<span></span></figcaption></figure></div><p>Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson combined for 276 yards and a touchdown as the Vikings won the game. Just stopping Jefferson wasn’t a recipe for success, so will the Bears change their gameplan this time around? I would still expect Jefferson to receive plenty of attention, but will they risk putting Johnson in single coverage for him at times? Jefferson is eager to prove he can have a big day himself against this defense, which sets everything up for an intriguing battle.</p><h2>Football Vikings Rushing Attack vs. Bears Rushing Attack</h2><p>The Vikings offense works much better when there is balance. In the last meeting, Aaron Jones had 106 rushing yards and a touchdown, averaging 4.8 yards per rush. It set the table for 100-yard games for Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson and a Vikings win – even if they nearly made a mess of it at the end. On the flip side, Chicago’s backs only managed 32 yards from 15 carries. Roschon Johnson had 2 yards on 2 carries and a touchdown, but the Bears RB2 has been ruled out of the game due to a concussion. </p><div><figure><img loading=)
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