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Scoggins: Vikings unfit to make run at bruised Bears

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The mess the Vikings made Sunday at Soldier Field was particularly alarming because they looked sloppy and lethargic coming off their bye on the road against a division opponent.

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In a game that could have vaulted them into first place, the mistake-prone Vikings were totally outclassed by a division opponent.

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Adrian Peterson's tardiness didn't go unnoticed by his head coach. Nor did his 108 yards atone for two fumbles.

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His TD against his hometown team helped Chicago end its two-game losing streak, at the Vikings' expense.

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The wide receiver's dismal day made for an even more forgettable first season with the Vikings.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Half of the six Bears starters who were injured on Sunday have ankle injuries. Joining running back Matt Forte and cornerback Charles Tillman is linebacker Lance Briggs.  Per a league source, the walking boot with which Briggs was spotted walking after …

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Another trip to Chicago produced another frustrating day for the Vikings.

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from official Buddy Of The West Horton narrowly escaping certain death to Indianapolis cheerleaders remaining Chuckstrong. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More »

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Greetings from MetLife Stadium, where it was 37 relatively chilly degrees as I weaved through tailgaters late Sunday afternoon. Before we turn our attention to the Green Bay Packers, let's add a footnote to the early game betwee…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

After Monday night’s loss to the 49ers, the Bear changed out 40 percent of their starting offensive line.  After Sunday’s win over the Vikings, there’s likely to be another 40-percent turnover. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that guard C…

Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com

During the Chicago Bears' 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings, special teams coordinator Dave Toub pulled some trickery for the Bears to score two on the extra point. After Michael Bush ran for a one-yard touchdown, punter Adam Podlesh lined up as the …

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A few thoughts on Sunday's events at Soldier Field: What it means: The Chicago Bears snapped a two-game losing streak with a convincing victory over their NFC North rivals. They're 8-3 and could finish the weekend alone atop the NFC North, pending Sunda…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

A bad day for the Vikings could be getting worse. Starting safety Harrison Smith, a first-round pick who has been a difference maker for the Vikings this year, has exited with an apparent concussion. If it’s a concussion, Smith won’t be able to return…

Jeff Dickerson, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears receiver Devin Hester suffered a concussion in the first half of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Bears are well on their way to turning things around.  The Vikings are well on their way to the first step of a late-season collapse. A Christian Ponder interception, coming with the Vikings already down 15, has been parlayed into a touchdown pass f…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

They’ve got their quarterback.  Now they’re trying to get a win. The Bears hold a seven-point lead over the Vikings at Soldier Field in the second quarter. A 40-yard field goal from Blair Walsh following a first-snap fumble by Matt Forte gave Minneso…

Chicago 28, Vikings 10

Nov 25, 2012

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The 6-4 Vikings were looking for a victory at Soldier Field today against the 7-3 Bears. They lost 28-10. Jay Cutler threw for 188 yards and a touchdown after missing a game because of a concussion, and the Bears broke it open early.

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The Vikings running back took a cab to the stadium this morning.

Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will start against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field, the team announced through its website.

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The Vikings have released their inactive list for today's game in Chicago.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Every week we’ll bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. So check back often to see the full list as it becomes available. Vikings at Bears Vikings: QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson, WR Per…

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A hearty Week 12 good morning to each and all of you. We're less than two hours away from the NFC North's early game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, and I wanted to pass along Cris Carter's conversation with Vikings tailback Adrian Pete…

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His coach and GM are solidly behind the quarterback. But he knows this stretch of games will be very telling for his future.

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The latest venture for former Vikings coach Mike Tice is running the Bears offense.