Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Free NFL Picks & Week 17 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 12/23/2014
Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM on FOX
TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
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On Sunday, the Chicago Bears (5-10) will attempt to snap their four-game losing streak when they face the Minnesota Vikings (6-9) in both teams' final game of the season. In their first meeting of the year, the Bears were able to defeat the Vikings 21-13 at home.
The Bears lost their fourth game in a row last Sunday when the Detroit Lions came into town and beat them 20-14. Chicago was just 5-for-15 on their third down opportunities in that loss and finished with only 234 total yards of offense.
So far this season, the Bears are last in the NFL in points allowed by giving up 28.6 points per game. Quarterback Jay Cutler currently has an 89.5 passer rating by throwing for 3,640 yards with 28 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has caught 83 passes this year for 1,099 yards and 10 scores.
Last Sunday, the Vikings gave up 23 fourth-quarter points to the Miami Dolphins and lost 37-35 on the road. Their defense gave up 493 yards to the Dolphins in that game, including 377 yards through the air.
The Vikings are currently near the bottom of the league in passing yards by throwing for just 203.6 yards per game. Running back Matt Asiata has only averaged 3.3 yards per carry this season, but he does lead the team in touchdowns with nine.
Chicago Bears Betting Trends
Chicago Bears are 6-9-0 Against the Spread
Chicago Bears are 8-7-0 against the Over/Under
Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends
Minnesota Vikings are 10-5-0 Against the Spread
Minnesota Vikings are 6-9-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Chicago Bears
12/22/14 K Robbie Gould Quad expected to miss Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/22/14 DE Willie Young Achilles out for season
12/22/14 QB Jay Cutler None expected to start Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/22/14 QB Jay Cutler None expected to start Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/22/14 QB Jimmy Clausen Concussion expected to miss Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/21/14 S Chris Conte Back "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/21/14 DT William Sutton Illness "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/21/14 G Kyle Long Hip "?" Sunday vs. Minnesota
12/14/14 WR Brandon Marshall Ribs out for season
12/13/14 LB Darryl Sharpton Hamstring IR
12/11/14 LB D.J. Williams Neck IR
11/28/14 LB Lance Briggs Groin IR
10/27/14 G Matt Slauson Pectoral out for season
10/27/14 DE Lamarr Houston Knee IR
09/15/14 CB Charles Tillman Tricep IR
09/04/14 TE Zach Miller Foot IR
Minnesota Vikings
12/22/14 LB Chad Greenway Knee "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/21/14 T Charlie Johnson Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/21/14 TE Kyle Rudolph Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
12/19/14 LB Anthony Barr Knee out for season
12/11/14 LB Michael Mauti Knee IR
12/05/14 RB Jerick McKinnon Back IR
11/24/14 T Phil Loadholt Pectoral IR
09/24/14 OL Brandon Fusco Pectoral IR
09/23/14 LB Dom DeCicco Hip IR
09/21/14 QB Matt Cassel Foot IR
09/18/14 WR Jerome Simpson Legal problems has been released
09/17/14 RB Adrian Peterson Suspension out for season
09/04/14 S Mistral Raymond Concussion IR
Guy's Pick: Take Minnesota
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