Bears at Vikings: Consensus Prediction

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Dec 14, 2024
Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

VikingsTerritory asked a handful of Vikings fans for a prediction of Monday night’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Bears at Vikings: Consensus Prediction

The fans have spoken.

Dec 8, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown talks with defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) after Taylor was called for a personal foul against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images.

The Vikings have suddenly won six straight games after a two-game skid following the bye week. Things are looking up, and Minnesota needs just one more dub to clinch a playoff spot.

It’ll face a reeling Bears team this weekend, led by rookie passer Caleb Williams. They’ve lost six straight. Bears fans are just begging for something positive to happen.

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum (24) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

Vikings fans predict the Vikings will win their 12th game of the season.

Fans unanimously chose the Vikings, evidently content with the state of play in Minnesota. The recent win spurt has restored folks’ faith.

Here’s how the fan panel sees the score for Week 15:

Bruce Johnson: Vikings Win, 61-0
Chris: Vikings Win, 27-13
Christina: Vikings Win, 27-14
Eric Horstman: Vikings Win, 38-24
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: Vikings Win, 30-17
Legend of Corra: Vikings Win, 28-13
PurpleVikodin: Vikings Win, 31-28
RedNPurple: Vikings Win, 34-14
SkolSister: Vikings Win, 24-13
Skol Tom: Vikings Win, 27-20
Steve Berglund: Vikings Win, 31-20
Tadd: Vikings Win, 20-17
Thee…Mr. Legend: Vikings Win, 31-24

Mathematically en masse, fans predict the Vikings will top the Bears by a score of 32-16.

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Nov 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Vikings full back C.J. Ham (30) reacts to scoring a touchdown along with Minnesota Vikings tackle Brian O’Neill (75) during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports.

And the season standings for fans’ predictions:

Christina: 11-2
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: 11-2
Skol Tom: 11-2
RedNPurple: 9-4
Steve Berglund: 10-3
Chris: 10-3
PurpleVikodin: 10-3
SkolSister: 10-3
Eric Horstman: 9-4
Legend of Corra: 9-4
Tadd: 9-4
Thee…Mr. Legend: 9-4
Bruce Johnson: 7-6

Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer picked the Vikings to defeat Chicago, 30-14, and explained: “The Bears’ offense is impossible to trust around Caleb Williams, as it’s been a mixed bag all season long no matter who’s calling the plays. The Vikings have a clear, aggressive passing identity, and Kevin O’Connell is rolling with Sam Darnold executing with his wide receivers. The Vikings keep romping to further bury a lost division foe in prime time.”

The Vikings are favored to prevail by seven points against the Bears. Minnesota has the league’s top-rated defense per DVOA through 14 weeks.

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

Minnesota has topped Chicago in six of their last seven meetings, though Minnesota lost the battle last year at U.S. Bank Stadium — the beginning of the end for the Joshua Dobbs era.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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