Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: Who Has the Advantage?

Bears’ Pass Offense vs. Vikings’ Pass Defense

This will be the first time since Week 2 that the Bears will have Jay Cutler under center. Chicago’s pass offense is ranked a respectable 11^th in the NFL, but that was largely in part of Brian Hoyer, who is now on injured reserve. With Cutler back in the mix, the Bears appear to have a much better chance at putting more points on the board, but that may be an extremely difficult task going up against Minnesota’s fourth-ranked pass defense (197.8 yards per game).

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The Vikes have nine interceptions on the season (tied for second-most in the league), and Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith has three career interceptions versus Cutler. And it doesn’t help that the Bears’ best offensive lineman, Kyle Long, is listed as doubtful with a triceps injury. This probably won’t be a welcomed return for Cutler.

Advantage: Vikings