I’ll get straight to it: this was the most important game of the Bears’ season so far. With the chance to hop out of last place in the NFC North division into second place, lots was on the line — especially since the Packers faltered against the Philadelphia. But with six Chicago starters down for the count, including Akiem Hicks, the Vikings’ odds were promising, even with the Bears playing at home.
Injury avenue
This week’s injury report was a little hard to read. After a fantastic performance against the Redskins last Monday, Taylor Gabriel would sit out due to a concussion.