Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: Week 11 prediction

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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 09: Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after breaking up a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Soldier Field on October 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /

Key matchups:

Adam Theilen vs. Bryce Callahan – This is the heavyweight fight. Both Theilen and Callahan are in the midst of career years. Both are former undrafted free agents and seeking new contracts. Last but not least, both have been lynchpins to their respective units’ success. They will go toe-to-toe in the slot in this game. Theilen has been consistently excellent this year, but Callahan has a history of playing him well.

Bobby Massie vs. Danielle Hunter – The term “breakout star” is used a lot in the NFL but for Hunter, it most definitely applies. Through nine games he already has 11.5 sacks. He’s been an absolute terror off the edge and it will be Bears tackle Bobby Massie who has to deal with him in this game. To his credit, he’s only allowed one sack this season, but this will be by far his biggest test to date.

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