Bears - Vikings Storylines

Here are a few of the biggest storylines heading into Sunday’s matchup in Minneapolis.

November 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Back in Week 1, the Bears let one slip away. They were the better team for most of the afternoon against the Vikings, but they couldn’t land the knockout punch — and quarterback J.J. McCarthy made them pay.

Two months later, the rematch in Minneapolis offers Chicago a chance to show just how far it’s come. The Bears are 6-3, winners of four straight, and finally playing the brand of football Ben Johnson envisioned when he took over. The Vikings, meanwhile, are reeling, with McCarthy struggling and injuries piling up.

Chicago’s formula for payback starts with keeping pressure on the rookie, maintaining Caleb Williams’ composure against Brian Flores’ blitz-heavy defense, and leaning on emerging edge rusher Austin Booker and veteran Montez Sweat to keep the defensive front humming.

Here are a few of the biggest storylines heading into Sunday’s matchup in Minneapolis.

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