Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is well aware of his team's impressive record. O'Connell knows the Vikings have surprised many observers who projected them to finish at or near the bottom of the NFC North. He knows about the praise being directed his way for reviving the career of journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold.
However, O'Connell is not satisfied. He wants to see his players take another step forward when the Vikings (8-2) visit the Chicago Bears (4-6) on Sunday along the shores of Lake Michigan. "We've just got to continue to get better and prove it," O'Connell said.
"8-2 means absolutely nothing." This weekend's division rivalry matchup should be something. The Bears are desperate to snap a four-game losing streak and earn their first victory since Oct.
13. Chicago's skid began when it lost on a Hail Mary pass against the Washington Commanders, and it turned four weeks old last Sunday when the Green Bay Packers blocked a 46-yard field-goal attempt by Bears kicker Cairo Santos as time expired. Bears coach Matt Eberflus tried to stay upbeat despite the mounting losses.
"There were a lot of positives to build from," he said. "That's what you have to do." Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will try to build upon a solid start as he prepares to face the Vikings for the first time in his young career.
The rookie completed 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards last week against Green Bay, and he carried the ball nine times for 70 yards. Chicago wide receiver DJ Moore, who had a.