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Vikings hang on for 19-13 victory over the Bears behind defense's takeaways

CHICAGO — The Vikings earned their second win over the season, holding on for a 19-13 victory over the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.

The Vikings, in their first NFC North game of the season. improved to 2-4, while the Bears fell to 1-5.

Playing their first game without star receiver Justin Jefferson, the Vikings offense did not have much success. But the Vikings defense doubled its number of takeaways on the season with three Sunday: one an interception that led to a touchdown, one a fumble return for a touchdown and the last a Byron Murphy Jr.