5 Takeaways from the Vikings Loss to the Bears

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4. Vikings defense kept the game within reach


Considering how little the Vikings offense was able to impact the game and, subsequently, how often the Bears offense was on the field, the Vikings defense did a good job of bowing up and keeping the team in the game. Despite failing to score any points until late in the game, it wasn’t until the failed two-point conversion in the final minutes of the 4th quarter that the game was truly out of reach. Chicago was five of 16 (31.2%) on 3rd downs, one of four (25%) in the red zone, averaged just 2.2 yards per rush and averaged only 4.0 yards per play, as the Vikings did a good job of limiting explosive plays and getting off the field in crucial situations.