Although the Minnesota Vikings may have little to play for when it comes to results this weekend, capping off the regular season with a victory can build momentum for the playoffs. It would be Kevin O’Connell’s first road win within the division, and Minnesota can immediately remove the sour taste from the Green Bay loss.
No place on the Vikings roster will be more scrutinized against the Chicago Bears than the offensive line. With both Austin Schlottmann and Brian O’Neill going down against Green Bay, a pair of backups (one being a third-stringer) will be on display.
Going into a home playoff game a week from Sunday, it may be how these guys look at Soldier Field that helps to determine if the Vikings can extend their season.