D’Onta Foreman Would Have Missed Practice
Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds seems ready to play this week after getting through the loss to Detroit with limits on his snap count.
Edmunds was not on the injury report put out by the Bears for Thanksgiving. Edmunds missed two games with a knee injury but played against Detroit with a limit on his snaps.
Although they did not practice, they were required to put out an injury report Thursday based on availability if one had been held.
The only linebacker on the injury report was Noah Sewell, who missed the last game because of a knee injury. He would not have practiced.
Running back D’Onta Foreman would not have practiced, either, following an ankle-shin injury he had going into last week’s game, one that worsened as the game went along.
The other players who wouldn’t have practiced were center Lucas Patrick (back) and tackle Larry Borom (illness).
Patrick suffered the back injury on a blind-side block that wasn’t penalized in Sunday’s loss, one that the Bears have submitted to the league for examination.
Fullback Khari Blasingame would have gone through a full practice despite a shoulder injury.
For the Vikings, wide receiver Justin Jefferson would have practiced on a limited basis during a 21-day window for possible return from injured reserve.
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Minnesota Vikings will try to get back on winning track in Week 12 Monday night game against Chicago Bears
The Minnesota Vikings will be all in to get back on the winning track in their Week 12 Monday night home game against the Chicago Bears. While they lost to the Denver Broncos last Sunday night by a narrow 21-20 margin, the Vikings have done enough good things this season to get back into a playoff position.
However, a loss to the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium could send this team into a tailspin. Head coach Kevin O’Connell is likely to have his team pumped up for this game and defensive coordinator Brian Flores should have his unit prepared to put tons of pressure on Chicago quarterback Justin Fields.
That loss allowed the Vikings to climb within 2 games of the Lions, and Minnesota still has a pair of games remaining with Detroit in Weeks 16 and 18. If the two teams are tied at the end of the season and the Vikings have a 2-0 edge in head-to-head competition, Minnesota will win the division title.
Tight End T.J. Hockenson will torch Bears 90 receiving yards and 1 TD
The Vikings are dependent on new quarterback Josh Dobbs to keep the offense moving in the right direction. Dobbs has been sensational since he was acquired from the Arizona Cardinals at the trade deadline following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by starting QB Kirk Cousins.
Dobbs has shown he is a quick study when it comes to implementing O’Connell’s offensive game plan. He led the Vikings to a pair of remarkable victories over the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints before falling short against the Broncos.
Dobbs has thrown for a touchdown and run for a score in each of those games. While he may not be as accurate a passer as Cousins, he is highly skilled at getting away from pressure and making plays with his arm or legs.
The Vikings have a slew of receiving weapons, and Hockenson may be the most dependable at this point in the season. He has caught 75 passes for 736 yards and 4 touchdowns. Hockenson knows how to get open on 3rd-down plays, and he will hold on to the ball if he can get his hands on it. He should have an edge on the Bears 26th-ranked pass defense.
It appears unlikely that Justin Jefferson will be back from his hamstring injury to play in this game — the Vikings have a bye after this game — but he could return in Week 14 against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, Dobbs can also throw to speedy rookie Jordan Addison, veteran K.J. Osborn and emerging wideout Brandon Powell
Edge rusher Danielle Hunter will add 2 sacks to his season total of 12.0 sacks
The Vikings defense will have to control Chicago quarterback Justin Fields, who is one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the league.
