Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: Week 11 prediction

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Andrew Sendejo #34 of the Minnesota Vikings intercepts the ball in the first quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Injuries:

Andrew Sendejo (S) – The veteran safety has already been declared out for the game. It’s a big loss not only in talent but also experience on the back end of that defense. The Vikings secondary has already had some issues in pass coverage this year. They’re about to face a Bears receiving corp that is emerging with a host of dynamic weapons like Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller, and Taylor Gabriel.

Dion Sims (TE) – While he hasn’t been much of a help this year, losing Sims does create a concerning depth problem at tight end for the Bears. This puts the pending decision on whether or not to activate Adam Shaheen off IR something to watch. The Bears like to use their tight ends extensively in blocking and personnel groupings.

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