Hard-to-figure Vikings still trudging ahead in playoff chase
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dec. 20, 2021 10:07 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the balls as Chicago Bears cornerback Teez Tabor comes up for the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) carries the balls as Chicago Bears cornerback Teez Tabor comes up for the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dec. 20, 2021 09:34 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins passes as offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw blocks a Chicago Bears defender during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Minnesota Vikings' Kirk Cousins passes as offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw blocks a Chicago Bears defender during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Dec. 20, 2021 08:36 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins as Chicago Bears inside linebacker Alec Ogletree defends during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (83) is unable to catch a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins as Chicago Bears inside linebacker Alec Ogletree defends during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dec. 20, 2021 08:49 PM EST
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, left, fumbles the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) and Xavier Woods close in during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Dec. 20, 2021 09:04 PM EST