Vikings' Darnold Practices Fully; Bears Monitor Swift

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, dealing with a foot injury, participated fully in Thursday's practice, increasing the likelihood of his availability for Sunday's game against the Bears. This follows a pattern from last week when he moved from limited to full participation despite a hand injury, ultimately playing against the Titans. Darnold has been performing well since the Vikings' Week 6 bye, with a 71.8% completion rate, 1,276 passing yards, and eight touchdowns. Tight end Josh Oliver, suffering from wrist and ankle injuries, has not practiced and may miss the upcoming game, which could impact the Vikings' offensive strategy given his significant role. Defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, linebacker Gabe Murphy, and tight end Nick Muse are all practicing fully, indicating their readiness for Sunday. The Bears are monitoring running back D'Andre Swift's groin injury, which could also affect their lineup.