It was a picture-perfect start for the Vikings on Sunday in Chicago against the Bears. Minnesota forced the Bears to punt on their first possession and the Vikings quickly appeared to get things going offensively. Running back Aaron Jones had a 41-yard scamper to get the Vikings inside the Bears’ five-yard line. But Jones would end up fumbling the football and giving it back to Chicago on their own two-yard line.
Jones’ fumble would be the ninth first-possession turnover by the Vikings since the beginning of last season. That’s three more turnovers than any other team in the NFL.
Last season, Minnesota had many turnover issues between Alexander Mattison, Kirk Cousins, and others. But this season hasn’t been much better, with Sam Darnold’s interceptions and the team’s fumbling issues.
The Vikings and Bears are currently tied at 0-0, and Minnesota will have to reduce its turnovers to win in Chicago.