Viktor
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Minnesota has rushed for just 62 total yards on 30 carries in back-to-back losses in Chicago, something that will certainly give the Bears defense some confidence tonight.
But as Alex alluded to — and what my answer to Jim would be — is that if the Vikings can't get anything going on the ground in Chicago, they're going to have to find a different way to win. Cousins might be called upon to deliver a few extra passes, and the likes of Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson and Kyle Rudolph will need to help out in the passing game.
The Vikings have shown they know the formula for how they can win in back-to-back weeks, but if the team wants to make a statement on national television, being able to adapt and adjust as the game goes along could go a long way in determining the outcome.
To sum it up, I believe the keys to winning tonight are to be creative on offense if things don't go your way early on. And for the Vikings offense to eliminate big mistakes such as turnovers and avoid getting into third-and-long.
On the defensive side, forcing the Bears to be one-dimensional could help, too, as would getting a few turnovers to help shift the tide at Soldier Field, a venue where the Vikings have four wins in the past 20 trips.
One final note on playing in Chicago, where Minnesota's struggles are well-documented. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer is 2-4 in his career at Soldier Field, compared to 4-2 in Detroit and 3-3-1 in Green Bay.
So yes, that's his worst divisional road record with the Vikings. But with the way he has rallied his team in recent weeks, perhaps Zimmer can keep Minnesota's momentum rolling and notch another victory at in a tough environment. The absence of fans could help as well.