Week 8 keys to the game: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) evades a sack by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) before fumbling the ball away for a Bears touchdown during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bury Sam Bradford ar Soldier Field

A chink in the Vikings impenetrable armor was found in Philadelphia last weekend. When Sam Bradford faces heavy pressure, Sam Bradford folds. The Vikings dropped back to pass 41 times last Sunday, allowing 6 sacks, which lead to 4 fumbles, which lead to 2 turnovers, and 1 interception for good measure.

The Bears match up well to exploit this key with the recent rising of Leonard Floyd and the return of Pernell McPhee.

After multiple weeks of scrutiny, 1st round pick Leonard Floyd burst through in a big way for Chicago. He logged two sacks as well as accounting for Chicago’s only touchdown on Thursday night. On a much quieter note, pass rusher Pernell McPhee made his long awaited return to the field last week. He was limited to 19 snaps, but it was a necessary step for one of the Bears’ leaders on defense.

The two along with the team leader in sacks, Willie Young (6.0), will face a struggling Vikings offensive line. With targets like Stefan Diggs and Kyle Rudolph at Sam Bradford’s disposal, the Bears will need consistent pressure in order the Vikings off balance.

To win this key, the Bears need 4 sacks, and one strip sack.

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