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Vikings Defense Leading the Way at CHI a Good Sign Heading into 49ers Game

While the Vikings offense without Justin Jefferson struggled mightily in the 19-13 win over the Bears, it’s a positive for the team that the defense rose in a critical NFC North road win.

Vikings Defense Leading the Way at CHI a Good Sign Heading into 49ers Game

Danielle Hunter and Jordan Hicks led the D that produced three turnovers that led to 13 points (to win the turnover battle for the first time this season) and five sacks. Hunter was dominant with two sacks (he is now tied with T.J. Watt for the league lead with 8) plus two QB hits, two tackles-for-loss, and seven tackles.