Minnesota Vikings 2025 game preview: Week 11 against the Chicago Bears
Ten weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings kicked off their season with a win over the Chicago Bears in a matchup that saw both teams sputter out of the gate. For the Bears, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson showed they had some early chemistry, and now it has blossomed into something that Bears fans are enjoying on a week-to-week basis. Meanwhile, the Vikings had to pull a rabbit out of their hat with a last-second win thanks to the heroics of J.J. McCarthy.
Fast forward ten weeks, and both teams are seemingly on polar opposite ends of the NFL spectrum.
The Bears come into this game with a record of 6-3 and tied for first place in the NFC North. The Vikings are 4-5 and are in last place in the division. A win here for the Vikings helps them gain a game within the division, and it gets them back on track for a pivotal stretch in the coming weeks.
There is a lot to look at with this game, so let's not waste any more time and dive into our game preview.
Where to watch/listen to Vikings vs. Bears
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CST
- TV Channel: FOX
Minnesota Vikings 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 322.3
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 335.3
- Points scored per game: 22.3
- Points allowed per game: 23.7
Chicago Bears 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 388.3
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 387.9
- Points scored per game: 26.6
- Points allowed per game: 27.4
Head coaching matchup
Vikings
- Kevin O'Connell (37-22, in his fourth season with the team)
Bears
- Ben Johnson (6-3, in his 1st season with the team)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Vikings offseason moves
- Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle
- Jonathan Allen, Defensive Tackle
- Will Fries, Guard
- Ryan Kelly, Center
- Jordan Mason, Running Back
Notable Bears offseason moves
- Dayo Odeyingbo, defensive line
- Grady Jarrett, defensive line
- Drew Dalman, center
- Case Keenum, quarterback
- Devin Duvernay, wide receiver
Minnesota Vikings rookies to watch
- Donovan Jackson, Guard
- Tai Felton, Wide Receiver
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Defensive Line
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings 2025 game preview: Week 11 against the Bears
