The Vikings have two offensive stars that would be problematic for any team in wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Dalvin Cook, but they’re especially concerning for the Bears.
Every defense begins its game plan against the Vikings by zeroing in on Jefferson, and for the Bears, that would mean deciding whether to have top cornerback Jaylon Johnson shadow him the entire game. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams prefers not to do that, but given how good Jefferson is and how unproven the Bears’ cornerbacks are, it’d be a smart move.
One snag: Johnson might not be there.