Article updated: 12/6/2012 8:04 PM

Bears’ Roach, Hayden will be in spotlight vs. Vikings

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Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is sacked by Nick Roach during the Bears' Week 3 victory at Soldier Field.

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Bears free safety Anthony Walters and Bears outside linebacker Nick Roach tackle Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan during their game Monday night at Soldier Field.

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Bears linebacker Nick Roach against the Washington Redskins in the second preseason game at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Brian Urlacher (54) celebrates with Israel Idonije (71) and Nick Roach (53) after he recovered fumble against the Detroit Lions earlier this season.

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The Bears will miss eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, but they have confidence in Nick Roach, who will move over from his strong-side spot to fill in. It's also likely that veteran cornerback Kelvin Hayden will replace injured Tim Jennings on Sunday vs. the Vikings.