What to Watch: Minnesota Vikings

[WindyCity]

1. Charles Leno vs Jermon Bushrod

I understand the thought process of Bushrod playing, he is a veteran and you do not often lose your job to injury, but Bushrod is depreciating and probably will not be a Bear in 2016. Leno is an unknown, and you do not want to go into the offseason with unknowns on the team. Leno May prove to be a career backup, but he has proven that there is something there.

2. Adam Gase vs Vikings Pressure Package

The Vikings get a ton of pressure and they do a lot of it through scheme. Their LBs have a ton of sacks and the blitz package makes the DL better. can Gase scheme with a back up OL to protect Cutler and have an offence that can move the ball.

3. Bears DL

The Bears have had some rough moments against the run and AP has had a ton of success against the Bears. Now the Bears DL has been ripped up by injuries and suspensions. Can Goldman step up with more reps, can Jenkins take over as the veteran leader, can Will Sutton grab and hold onto a spot.

4. Kyle Fuller vs Stefon Diggs

My guess is Fuller gets matched up against Diggs and it could be challenging for him. Speed and route running will challenge Fullers weaknesses of turning his head and when his back is to the QB.

5. Christian Jones

It doesn't look like McClellin will play, so the spotlight is on Jones. His slow reads and reaction in the run game have been his biggest issue Zander now he is going against one of the best. Jones is going to have to be decisive in the run game and keep AP from getting into the open field. This will be a huge challenge for Jones.

 

[WindyCity]

@AaronLemingNFL: There's a very good chance that CB Sherrick McManis may be one of the starting changes. Defense will look different on Sunday. #Bears

 

[knoxville7]

@AaronLemingNFL: There's a very good chance that CB Sherrick McManis may be one of the starting changes. Defense will look different on Sunday. #Bears

probably a good thing....digggs will eat fullers lunch

 

[hyatt151]

1. Charles Leno vs Jermon Bushrod

I understand the thought process of Bushrod playing, he is a veteran and you do not often lose your job to injury, but Bushrod is depreciating and probably will not be a Bear in 2016. Leno is an unknown, and you do not want to go into the offseason with unknowns on the team. Leno May prove to be a career backup, but he has proven that there is something there.

2. Adam Gase vs Vikings Pressure Package

The Vikings get a ton of pressure and they do a lot of it through scheme. Their LBs have a ton of sacks and the blitz package makes the DL better. can Gase scheme with a back up OL to protect Cutler and have an offence that can move the ball.

3. Bears DL

The Bears have had some rough moments against the run and AP has had a ton of success against the Bears. Now the Bears DL has been ripped up by injuries and suspensions. Can Goldman step up with more reps, can Jenkins take over as the veteran leader, can Will Sutton grab and hold onto a spot.

4. Kyle Fuller vs Stefon Diggs

My guess is Fuller gets matched up against Diggs and it could be challenging for him. Speed and route running will challenge Fullers weaknesses of turning his head and when his back is to the QB.

5. Christian Jones

It doesn't look like McClellin will play, so the spotlight is on Jones. His slow reads and reaction in the run game have been his biggest issue Zander now he is going against one of the best. Jones is going to have to be decisive in the run game and keep AP from getting into the open field. This will be a huge challenge for Jones.

Diggs is gonna beat that boy to death, but DaBears still win a close one!!

 

[WindyCity]

@AaronLemingNFL: @georgyjj09 @rockstarblayze Ball looks to have done something to piss the staff off. I can say with confidence, he won't be it.

 

[Unannounced Fart]

Minnesota opened as a 2.5 point favorite, but Bears are now favored by 1.5, so lots of money came in on the Bears.

 

[FireFox]

Should be interesting. Good write up as always, thanks for sharing. I'm curious on how the Bears D plans on stopping AP.

 

[PAPABEAR77]

how about bears D vs AP that is the main thing to watch for if we can contain him we have a chance to win :snoop:

 

[WindyCity]

how about bears D vs AP that is the main thing to watch for if we can contain him we have a chance to win :snoop:

This will be a big test for Amos, who has tackled really well.

Our safeties and been a weakness in containing Peterson, I can still remember Conte being stiff armed for 30 yards and thrown out of bounds.

 

[WindyCity]

I think this game will tell us a lot about the Bears.

Coming off a bye week, at home, against a good not great opponent.

Win this game and I think we may have a different 2nd half than we thought after week 2.

 

[FireFox]

I think this game will tell us a lot about the Bears.

Coming off a bye week, at home, against a good not great opponent.

Win this game and I think we may have a different 2nd half than we thought after week 2.

I'm praying the Bears come out and shock the Vikings.

 

[PAPABEAR77]

I'm praying the Bears come out and shock the Vikings.

I don't think it will be a shock cutler has never lost vs the Vikings at home so we have great odds

 

[Willis1524]

I don't think it will be a shock cutler has never lost vs the Vikings at home so we have great odds

Just jinxed us. Way to go!

 

[PAPABEAR77]

Just jinxed us. Way to go!

wait let me go stand under a ladder with roller skates to un jinx

 

[FireFox]

wait let me go stand under a ladder with roller skates to un jinx

Break a few mirrors while you're at it.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

I can still remember Conte being stiff armed for 30 yards and thrown out of bounds.

Which time? That was a weekly occurrence

 

[Chicago Staleys]

I think this game will tell us a lot about the Bears.

Coming off a bye week, at home, against a good not great opponent.

Win this game and I think we may have a different 2nd half than we thought after week 2.

We stink.

Win or lose this week we still stink.

 

[WindyCity]

We stink.

Win or lose this week we still stink.

Not convinced of that.

We may be mediocre.

 

[Rush]

Harrison Smith is going to have a big play and it's going to make me curse.

 

[Chicago4Life]

this is sutton's chance to really take hold of a starting spot and if mcclellin doesn't play its another chance to see anderson gain some valuable reps.