NFL Week 12 Betting Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings

Date/Time: Sun, Nov 25 / 1:11:00 PM ET, Soldier Field, Chicago, IL.

Here’s an betting fact for you. The very first Minnesota Vikings game ever played in the Twin Cities was against the Chicago Bears. It was September 17^th, 1961, and most NFL bettors pretty much pegged the Monsters of the Midway as the would-be victors.

But the Vikings came through in a fashion that could only be described as storybook, stamping down a solid first win with a 37-13 victory. And so began on of the most storied rivalries in NFL football.

That rivalry continues this Sunday as the Vikings head to Chicagoland to take on the Bears. And those following NFL are thinking that the Vikings might be the team to take again.

Just a couple weeks ago, the Chicago Bears looked like they absolutely owned the NFC. They had six straight wins under the pigskin and it looked like a playoff berth was pretty much guaranteed.

And then Jay Cutler got taken out with a concussion against Houston, a game they lost 13-6. That was followed by a Monday Night Football matchup on the 19^th that saw the Bears, without Cutler, again, get squashed by the 49ers in 32-7 blowout.

Cutler isn’t necessarily considered an elite QB by some football aficionados who bet on NFL games. But he’s definitely solid enough to give Chicago Bears fans huge hope. And that’s especially true with Jason Campbell subbing in for Cutler.

The QB completed 14 of 22 passes for 107 yards with a touchdown. Sports bettors will note that Campbell threw interceptions and fumbled twice, one leading to a safety.

Minnesota enters what’s arguably their most important part of the season. There are six really tough games standing between the Vikings and a playoff berth. With a 6-4 record, they’re going to need to keep winning. And if Cutler is out, this is a good week to get closer.

But that’s a big ‘if’ right now. As of publication time, Cutler wasn’t sure if he’ll face the Vikings. And that means the Vikings will need to prepare for the possibility of two very different Quarterbacks on the field.

Preparing for the Bears’ rushing attack should be the same know matter who’s quarterbacking, but the passing offense between Cutler and Campbell are quite different. And having to prepare for two different QBs could make the Vikings very tired and very confused.

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