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MINNEAPOLIS — The Bears got yet another reminder of how far away they are from fulfilling general manager Ryan Poles’ goal to “take the North and never give it back” when the Vikings beat them 30-12 Monday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
With the loss, the team is now 2-14 in the NFC North since Poles made that comment at his introductory press conference. They weren’t cohesive offensively, and their defense looks very vulnerable ahead of the upcoming home game against the dominant Lions.
Here’s what went wrong against the Vikings:
Pitiful start
When the game’s getting away from the Bears by the time they hit halftime, there’s not much more to say.