Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (#5) hands the ball to running back Adrian Peterson (#28). (Photo : Getty Images)
An NFC North battle between the Minnesota Vikings (4-2) and Chicago Bears (2-4) are scheduled to happen on Sunday, November 1 at the Soldier Field as the 2015 NFL season moves forward.
The Vikings are coming off a 28-19 victory over division rival Detroit Lions at the Ford Field last Sunday to win two straight games after their bye week, as reported by USA Today.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had two touchdowns while MVP running back Adrian Peterson rushed for 98 yards on 19 carries to star for Minnesota during the match.
Meanwhile, the Bears are fresh from their own bye week and are looking to bounce back from their disappointing 37-34 overtime loss to the Lions on the road in Week 6.
Placekicker Matt Prater scored the winning field goal for Detroit during the extra period, which led to the Chicago's downfall, handing the Lions their first win of the season.
Quarterback Jay Cutler was decent for the Bears, throwing 26-of-41 for 353 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and one sack for a QBR of 78.4, via ESPN.
The Bears will have their hands full against Minnesota in this match, particularly the defense, as Bridgewater and his receivers are steadily going into a rhythm. Chicago is known for having poor defense against the passing game, which could be maximized by the sophomore signal caller.
Prediction: Vikings win, 38-28.
Minnesota Vikings starting lineup
Offense: Bridgewater (QB), Peterson (RB), Line (FB), Wallace (WR1), C. Johnson (WR2), Rudolph (TE), Kalil (LT), Fusco (LG), Berger (C)¸ Harris (RG), Clemmings (RT)
Defense: Robison (DE), Joseph (DT), T. Johnson (DT), Griffen (DE), Barr (OLB), Kendricks (MLB), Greenway (OLB), Rhodes (CB1), Newman (CB2), Sendejo (SS), Smith (FS)
Chicago Bears starting lineup
Offense: Cutler (QB), Forte (RB), Miller (FB), Jeffery (WR1), Royal (WR2), Bennett (TE), Leno (LT), Slauson (LG), Grasu (C), Ducasse (RG), Long (RT)
Defense: Ferguson (DE), Goldman (NT), Jenkins (DE), Acho (OLB), Anderson (ILB), Jones (ILB), McPhee (OLB), Fuller (CB1), Porter (CB2), Jones-Quartey (SS), Amos (FS)
