Bears vs Vikings: Keys to a Chicago Bears Victory

Sep 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) leaps over Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte (47) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. The Bears won 31-30. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The 6-5 Chicago Bears take on the 2-8-1 Minnesota Vikings in the Bears’ last trip to the Mall of America HHH Metrodome.  The Bears are coming off arguably their worst defeat of the season at the hands of the Rams while the Vikings earned a moral victory – a tie against the Green Bay Packers.

On paper, the game plan for the Vikings should seem pretty obvious, they have the reigning MVP in running back Adrian Peterson going up against the league’s worst run defense.  Nothing is ever as easy as it seems.  There are still some keys for the Chicago Bears to close their Metrodome history with a win.