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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Sunday, Oct. 19 // Noon // Soldier Field // Chicago, Ill.
Game Summary
Currently riding a two-game winning streak, the Minnesota Vikings (3-3) will take on the Chicago Bears (3-3) this Sunday, October 19, at Soldier Field. Kickoff is set for noon.
The Vikings and Bears are currently in a three-way tie with the Green Bay Packers for fi rst place in the NFC North. Sunday’s game features two of the top 15 units on both sides of the ball, as the Vikings 7th-ranked defense will match up against the Bears 13th-ranked offense and the Vikings 15th-ranked offense will take on the Bears 12th-ranked defense. The game will also showcase two of the top five rushing defenses in the NFL (Vikings, 4th; Bears, 5th).
This will be the 95th time the two teams have matched up, with the Vikings holding the overall lead 50-42-2. Minnesota is 21-23-2 at Chicago.
What To Watch For
- With a touchdown, RB Adrian Peterson will surpass 100 career points. He currently has 96.
- With 96 rushing yards, RB Adrian Peterson will have 2,000 for his career.
- With one field goal, K Ryan Longwell will move into a tie for 21st all-time in the NFL with 282 regular season field goals made with former Viking Fred Cox and Jim Bakken.
A Win Would...
- Improve the Vikings overall record against the Bears to 51-42-2.
- Give the Vikings a 22-23-2 away record against Chicago.
- Give Head Coach Brad Childress his third win against the Bears in five games.
- Improve the Vikings record against the NFC North to 158-121-5.
- Give the Vikings an all-time record of 106-85-1 in October.
- Give the Vikings their first three-game winning streak since Nov./Dec. 2007 (11/18-12/17 - 5).
Stats of the Week
- Under QB Gus Frerotte, the Vikings are tied for 3rd in the NFL with nine passes of 25+ yards over the past four games. Frerotte’s 86-yard TD pass to WR Bernard Berrian ranks as the 3rd-longest in 2008.
- WR Bernard Berrian ranks tied for 1st in the NFL with a 19.8 yards-per-catch average among receivers with 20+ receptions.
- The Vikings currently rank tied for 6th in the NFL with 23 plays (18 pass) of 20+ yards.
- The Vikings defense currently ranks tied for 9th in the NFL with 10 takeaways (4 INT, 6 FR).
Broadcast Information - Radio
KFAN AM 1130 // Pregame show begins at 10 a.m.; game broadcast begins at Noon
KTLK FM 100.3 // Picks up coverage at 11 a.m.; game broadcast begins at Noon
Click here to view the 2008 Minnesota Vikings Radio Network Information for those that live outside of the Twin Cities area.
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Broadcast Information - Television
KMSP Channel 9 - Pregame show begins at 11 a.m.; game broadcast begins at Noon
If you're going to be in the Chicago area this weekend and are looking to attend the game, please click here for ticket information.
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