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Bears' Velus Jones Jr. tip toes down the line off a reverse for a 42-yard score

CHICAGO - As a franchise, the Chicago Bears won't benefit from a potential win over the Minnesota Vikings, but rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. is utilizing one final opportunity in Week 18 to prove his value.

Jones Jr. took a toss from quarterback Nathan Peterman on a misdirection play and went 42 yards down the Vikings' sideline for the second touchdown of his career with 3:42 to play in the second quarter Sunday. The rookie's first touchdown was also against the Vikings in Week 5.

Minnesota defenders believed Jones Jr.