The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings squared off two weeks at Soldier Field. The Bears came away with the 28-10 victory, while they contained the Vikings passing attack.
Vikings QB Christian Ponder completed just 22 of 43 passes for 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He was sacked two times.
The Vikings passing attack was ineffective. The Bears did a solid job at rattling him at times in the Week 12 NFC North matchup.
However, the Bears need to generate more sacks and pressure from their defensive line because they haven't been getting the production they like to see from their defensive line as of late.
The Bears' defense currently ranks eighth in the NFL with 32 sacks on the season. They have produced 20 interceptions, 19 forced fumbles and 14 fumble recoveries.
Led by DE Julius Peppers (seven sacks) and DT Henry Melton (six sacks), the Bears' defensive line has been successful at times this season. Israel Idonije and Corey Wootton have combined for...
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PLAYERS:
Christian Ponder,
Julius Peppers,
Henry Melton,
Israel Idonije,
Corey Wootton,
Chris Conte,
Major Wright,
Adrian Peterson,
Percy Harvin
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings
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