3. Will younger players get some opportunities to play?
Given that the Bears have nothing left to play for in Sunday’s finale, it provides an opportunity to rest some ailing starters and get younger players some opportunities for valuable reps against the Vikings.
With right guard Rashaad Coward doubtful for Sunday, the Bears should give rookie offensive lineman Alex Bars an opportunity to suit up in his first regular-season NFL action.
Then there’s cornerback Prince Amukamara, who is questionable with a hamstring injury. While he’d certainly like to play Sunday in an attempt to preserve his job in 2020, you figure the Bears want to get more of a look at second-year cornerback Kevin Toliver. Over on offense, Taylor Gabriel remains in concussion protocol, and young receivers Riley Ridley and Javon Wims should be focal points on offense.