Images: Bears lose to the Vikings 38-17
The Chicago Bears were overwhelmed by the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis losing 38-17. Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater scored 5 TD's, throwing 17/20 for 231 yards and 4 scores and ran for a fifth TD.
The Bears QB Jay Cutler was 26/37 with 2 TD's and 1 interception.
Sunday's loss to the Vikings mathematically eliminated the 5-9 Bears from playoff contention. The Bears have now missed the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons.
The lack of energy for the Bears' third straight game was reminiscent of the end of last year's 5-11 season.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Chad Greenway during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17), defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, defended by Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21), falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) breaks away from Chicago Bears cornerback Alan Ball (24) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) congratulates wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17), after his 10-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (92) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) hands off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) tries breaking away from Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) defended by Chicago Bears defensive end Will Sutton stretches for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, left, and strong safeties Robert Blanton (36) and Andrew Sendejo (34) cannot control a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) reacts after a long run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Chad Greenway, left, and strong safety Anthony Harris (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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A Minnesota Vikings fan dressed as an elf cheers on the team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is stopped by Chicago Bears linebacker John Timu (53) and outside linebacker Sam Acho (49) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5), chased by Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91), scrambles for a 12-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5), lifted by Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21), prepares to fall into the end zone for a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) acknowledges the fans after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Bears 38-17.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) is congratulated by tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater greet each other after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Bears 38-17.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) greets Chicago Bears defensive end Will Sutton after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Bears 38-17.
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