Vikings Face Bears Amid Rebuilding Challenges

The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) are set to face the struggling Chicago Bears (4-6) at Soldier Field, aiming to extend their winning streak to four games and complete a perfect three-game road trip. The Vikings, currently one game behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC North, will be without tight end Josh Oliver due to an ankle injury and will rely on T.J. Hockenson and Johnny Mundt for offensive support. The Bears, amid a four-game losing streak, recently suffered a one-point loss to the Green Bay Packers due to a blocked field goal. Despite the struggles, Chicago's young quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall draft pick, showed resilience last week with an improved performance. Vikings' defensive coordinator Brian Flores, known for his aggressive blitz strategy, will challenge Williams, who has struggled with deep throws this season. Both teams are in different phases of rebuilding, with the Vikings maintaining competitiveness while the Bears focus on developing their rookie quarterback for future success.