At the same time, Chicago dropped six games by eight points or fewer. Few expected much of the team entering the year, yet new head coach John Fox and his staff pulled out victories over the Raiders, Chiefs and Packers, better teams with viable playoff hopes. However, he may need to return to MVP form if the passing game continues to flounder.Īs for the Bears, the 2015 season has been a source of both promise and frustration. Peterson has scored at least one touchdown in all but one of his previous six games, and doesn't appear to be slowing down as the season nears its conclusion. For the unit to get back on track, the line needs to better protect its quarterback while continuing to open up holes for Adrian Peterson and the ground game. The poor production isn't entirely on Bridgewater, who has faced constant pressure behind an atrocious offensive line. They haven't scored 21 or more points since Nov. Meanwhile, Teddy Bridgewater and the offense haven't lit up the scoreboard. The undermanned unit has been forced to use 37-year-old Terence Newman at multiple spots in the secondary while inexperienced rookie Trae Waynes has played more often than the team would prefer at this point in his career. Injuries have played a role in the decline, as pass rusher Anthony Barr and safety Harrison Smith have missed significant time, and top cornerback Xavier Rhodes has dealt with health issues of his own.
The defense has taken a step backward, giving up an average of 25.3 points per game during that stretch. That game was the first of three that the team has dropped in the past month.
The Vikings' season took a downward turn in Week 11 when they fell at home to the Packers, turning over control of the division. Although the Vikings still hold a Wild Card spot, if they want to remain in the division title race, they have to overcome the surprisingly frisky Chicago Bears on Sunday. After briefly taking the lead in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings have fallen back to second place, a full game behind the Green Bay Packers.
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