Vikings Place Ivan Pace Jr. on Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings secured a 30-27 overtime victory against the Chicago Bears, improving their record to 8-2 and maintaining their pursuit of the NFC North title. However, the win came at a cost as linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. suffered a hamstring injury and was subsequently placed on Injured Reserve, forcing him to miss at least four games. In response, the Vikings signed linebacker Jamin Davis from the Green Bay Packers' practice squad to bolster their defense. Davis, a former first-round pick, has recorded impressive statistics throughout his career, including 282 tackles and seven sacks. The Vikings' defensive strategy, led by coordinator Brian Flores, remains robust, as they lead the league in blitzing and pressures. The team will face the 6-5 Arizona Cardinals next as they navigate these roster changes.