4 bold predictions for Bears’ Week 17 matchup vs. Vikings

Can the Bears offense slow down a hungry Vikings defense? Will Khalil Mack deliver a repeat performance? My final bold predictions for 2019.

2. Khalil Mack will record a strip-sack

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Earlier this season this wouldn’t be considered a bold prediction, but given how Khalil Mack’s numbers have dipped after the first quarter of the season, you can consider it as bold. The last time the Bears played the Vikings — a convincing 16-6 defeat of their NFC North rivals — Mack had a 1.5 sacks, including a strip-sack of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Mack isn’t happy with his performance this year — as you can imagine no one is with their own individual performance in a disappointing season. And following last Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, which Mack called “embarrassing,” you have to imagine pride will be at the forefront as Mack and the defense look to go out on a high note this season.