Pioneer Press predictions for the Vikings matchup against the Chicago Bears on Sunday:
BRIAN MURPHY
Vikings 24, Bears 17: Too much is at stake for the Vikings to allow an inferior opponent to run roughshod over them on their home field. Their modus operandi sets up nicely against squishy defenses like Chicago's on a cold winter's day.
TOM POWERS
Vikings 24, Bears 13: Entire free world picking Vikings. As a member in good standing of the free world, I agree. Bears good at pass defense, and Vikings aren't good at pass offense.