Before the Vikings played the Bears at Soldier Field on Monday, there were plenty of reasons for Minnesota fans to worry.
For one, Kirk Cousins has never beaten Chicago in his time with Minnesota. He has also struggled in prime-time games throughout his career.
The Bears have been slumping, but the team still has a very good defense. And Nick Foles serves as an important reminder of what can happen to even an elite Vikings defense.
Faced with the difficult task of winning three divisional games in a row, the Vikings broke through a wall instead of hitting one, winning in Chicago and moving to 4-5. For the Vikings, their playoff hopes aren’t just a long shot anymore; they’re a definite possibility.