BEAR DOWN Eric Kush Jersey , CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSSJoniak: Keys To Bears-Vikings - 670 The Score - Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium.Emma: 3 Key Bears Doubtful Against Vikings - 670 The Score - Allen Robinson, Eddie Jackson and Aaron Lynch are likely to sit Sunday.Mayer: Fans urged to buy playoff tickets, parking passes from verified sources - ChicagoBears.com - With the Bears set to host a playoff game at Soldier Field, the team is encouraging fans to purchase tickets and parking passes only from verified sources such as Ticketmaster and the NFL Ticket Exchange.Pick is in: Bears at Vikings - ChicagoBears.com - Local and national NFL analysts make their pick for the Week 17 game between the Vikings and Bears Sunday in Minneapolis. Keep track of their weekly record here on Chicagobears.com.Medina: What Are the Bears¡¯ Options at Wide Receiver if Allen Robinson is Out? - Bleacher Nation - Kevin White? Javon Wims? Ben Braunecker? Taquan Mizzell Sr.? Daniel Brown? Who¡¯s got next if Allen Robinson can¡¯t play.Medina: Kyle Long *Could* Be Activated from the IR Tomorrow! - Bleacher Nation - A Kyle Long-Bryan Witzmann platoon could be in the works once Long re-joins the active roster.Jahns: How great is the Bears' defense? - Sun Times - Adam L. Jahns' "Inside the Huddle" column appears in game-day editions of the Chicago Sun-Times.Finley: 4 Bears questions - Vic Fangio's anonymity, rematch odds and Matt Nagy's dog - Sun Times - Four questions as the NFC North champion Bears prepare to travel to face the Vikings, who are fighting for their playoff lives:Campbell: How the Bears' faith in GM Ryan Pace led them back to the playoffs - Chicago Tribune - Ryan Pace, still the NFL¡¯s youngest GM at 41, has a lot more salt where he had only pepper four years ago. That¡¯s the effect of tearing down the Bears to the studs ¡ª and mashing his own thumb with his hammer at times along the way.Bears vs. Vikings: Tribune writers make their picks - Chicago Tribune - Can the Bears top the Vikings on the road? Tribune writers make their picksKane: Eddie Jackson and Allen Robinson are doubtful against the Vikings, but Kyle Long¡¯s return is a strong possibility - Chicago Tribune - Bears safety Eddie Jackson (ankle), wide receiver Allen Robinson (ribs) and outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (elbow) were listed Friday as doubtful to play Sunday against the Vikings. However, Kyle Long¡¯s return from injured reserve is a possibility.Wiederer: 3 keys for the Bears in Week 17 - Keep Mitch Trubisky safe against an aggressive Vikings defense - Chicago Tribune - As the Bears aim to collect their 12th win this weekend against the Vikings, they must find ways to keep Mitch Trubisky out of harm's way while also using an opportunistic defense to fluster Kirk Cousins.Biggs: Scouting report on Vikings running back Dalvin Cook - 'He can really scoot and get to top speed quickly' - Chicago Tribune - Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had a season-high 19 carries for a career-high 136 yards two weeks ago against the Dolphins and ran 16 times for 73 yards last week against the Lions.Stankevitz:: Are the Vikings or Eagles the better playoff matchup for the Bears? - NBC Sports Chicago - The Bears will most likely play the Vikings or Eagles in the first round of the playoffs next week. So that begs the question: Who should they want to face?Wesseling: Patrick Mahomes leads MVP candidates field, Mack in top 5 - NFL.com - Chris Wesseling ranks his top 10 candidate for the NFL MVP award -- and zeroes in on the yawning chasm between Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of his peers.Mayer: Robinson, Jackson, Lynch listed as doubtful - ChicagoBears.com - Receiver Allen Robinson, safety Eddie Jackson and outside linebacker Aaron Lynch were all held out of practice again Friday and listed as doubtful for Sunday¡¯s regular-season finale in Minnesota.Finley: Seeding and strategy will make for strange Sunday - Sun Times - A week spent wondering how seriously the Bears will try to win Sunday¡¯s game at the Vikings hit home for Kyle Long.POLISH SAUSAGERams rule Todd Gurley out of regular season finale ¨C ProFootballTalk - The Rams are going to err on the side of caution. Having a backup go wild the week before made it an easier decision. The Rams officially ruled running back Todd Gurley out of Sunday¡¯s regular season finale against the 49ers, giving him time to rest his ailing left knee.KNOW THY ENEMYMatt Patricia responds to tardiness claims: ¡®We have a very tight schedule¡¯ - Pride Of Detroit - Patricia addressed rumors that he has been consistently late to team meetings.Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia wants Matthew Stafford back in 2019 - Pride Of Detroit - Matt Patricia remains unrelenting in his praise of the Lions¡¯ franchise quarterback.Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings: Final injury reports for both teams - Daily Norseman - Some big names missing on both sidesMinnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Week 17 Preview: Binary - Daily Norseman - The Vikings will look back on their 2018 regular season finale in one of two ways: "won" or "zero."Norse Code Podcast Episode 266: Feats of Strength (with guest Lorin Cox) - Daily Norseman - James and Arif are back from Christmas break and return with the help of Lorin Cox to preview the Bears game! We also review the victory over the Lions, the sputtering offense, and the best movies we saw this year! Also check out our end of the year clip show which also came out this weekTalking about Bears/Vikings with Shawn & Maya in the Morning - Daily Norseman - Yes, more discussion about Sunday¡¯s gameDaily Norseman on Minnesota Sports Weekly talking Bears at Vikings - Daily Norseman - You like the talk? We got the talk!Packers-Lions Preview: Film shows Green Bay can succeed in the passing game - Acme Packing Company - In their second meeting of the season, we see what Green Bay can do to beat Detroit and split the season series.Detroit Lions podcast: What went wrong with the Packers? A schadenfreude investigation - Pride Of Detroit - When the Packers lose, we all win.A¡¯Shawn Robinson placed on injured reserve, Lions add Mitchell Loewen - Pride Of Detroit - The Lions defensive tackle sees his season end as he is replaced by a former Saint.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONGabriel: Who Do Bears Match Up With Best In Playoffs? - 670 The Score - The Bears are likely to face the Vikings or Eagles in the wild-card round.Whiskey Ranger: WCG Fantasy Tournament - A Champion is Crowned! - Windy City Gridiron - Let¡¯s give a hardy congrats to Usmcbears, while silently cursing his name. As is the Fantasy Football way.Zeglinski: Bears-Vikings Injury Report - Eddie Jackson and Allen Robinson are doubtful - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears will be without their star safety and No. 1 receiver for Sunday¡¯s regular season finale in Minnesota.Wiltfong: Trubisky in San Francisco https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Roquan-Smith-Jersey , 3 keys to Bears vs. Vikings, and more - Windy City Gridiron - In Lester¡¯s latest T Formation Conversation podcast he discusses Trubisky¡¯s last game, previews the Bears and Vikings, and answers a few questions from Twitter.WCG CONTRIBUTORS BEARS PODCASTS & STREAMS2 Minute Drill - Website - iTunes - Andrew Link; Steven¡¯s Streaming ¨C Twitch ¨C Steven Schweickert; T-Formation Conversation - Website - iTunes - Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; WCG Radio - Website - iTunes - Robert ZeglinskiTHE RULESWindy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - SBNation.com - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. 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The Chicago Bears have lost nine straight home games to the Packers, including the playoffs, since 2010.Go back even further and they have won just two of their last 12 meetings at Soldier Field against the Packers in the last ten years.That¡¯s brutal, however, the last time the Bears made the playoffs, back in 2010, was when they last defeated their no. 1 rival.Once again the Bears can beat the Packers, clinch the division and eliminate Green Bay from the playoffs with a win.Seems easy, but games never are against Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers.Green Bay PackersSB Nation site: Acme Packing CompanyGame day/time/TV: Sunday, noon CT, FOXRecord: 5-7-1Last week: 34-20 win over the Falcons at LambeauBears all-time record against: 94-97-6Historical match ups: Monday, Sept. 27 Eddie Goldman Color Rush Jersey , 2010. Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.The Bears host the Packers on Monday Night Football. The starting line up for the Bears includes Julius Peppers, Brian Urlacher, Charles Tillman and Anthony Adams on defense and Olin Kreutz, Earl Bennett, Devin Hester and Johnny Knox on offense.Jay Cutler threw a touchdown to Greg Olsen, while Aaron Rodgers threw one to Greg Jennings. Rodgers rushed for another while Hester returned a punt for Chicago¡¯s second touchdown.Two Robbie Gould field goals, including a 19-yarder as time expired was the difference as the Bears won 20-17.The Bears have lost every game at Soldier Field to the Packers since.Last meeting: A gut-wrenching 24-23 loss in week one. The Packers, led by a one-legged Rodgers following his earlier exit from a knee injury to lead Green Bay to a 21-3 run and ultimately a victory.Offense: Aaron Rodgers.I could leave it at that and it would suffice, right? He¡¯s their best weapon and their most effective offensive threat and he¡¯s been the Bears slayer for the last decade plus.The Packers rank 11th in offense and 15th in points.Their passing attack is 10th and rushing is 19th.Rodgers (62% cmp./3,700 yds./23 TD/1 INT) is having another great season in the midst of all of the Packers organizational shake ups. Last week he set an NFL record for most passes without an interception, one that he brings into this game. Catching his passes are Davante Adams (92 rec./1,196 yds./12 TD), TE Jimmy Graham (46/549/2), Randall Cobb (34/326/2) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (29/451/2). Their rushing attack is led by Aaron Jones (129 att./720 yds./8 TD) and Jamaal Williams (86/310/1). Jones has brought a legitimate rushing threat back to the Packers after years of subpar and so-so RBs. He has ability as a receiver too, adding 26 catches, 206 yards and a TD.Defense: The Packers defense comes into the game ranked 16th in yards allowed and 17th in points allowed. Mike Pettine¡¯s unit is eighth in passing yards allowed, but 24th against the rush.The Packers are tied with the Bears for fifth in the league with 40 sacks, although they are 24th with just 14 takeaways.They¡¯re led by LB Kyler Fackrell (8 sacks/10 TFL/10 QB hits), NT Kenny Clark (6 sacks/9 QB hits/1 FF) and LB Blake Martinez (4 sacks/118 TKL/9 TFL/5 QB hits/2 PD) up front. In the secondary are CBs Jaire Alexander (11 PD/1 INT/2 FR) and Josh Jackson (8 PD) and Bashaud Breeland (2 INT/3 PD/1 FR).Tramon Williams is also still an effective playmaker, even at age 35. He has 47 TKL, one FR and one PD.Interestingly, their leader in interceptions hasn¡¯t played for them in over a month, Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix (traded to Washington).Injury report: The Packers listed nine players on their Wednesday injury report.Full participation: QB Aaron Rodgers (knee) Marcus Cooper Jersey , WR Equanimeous St. Brown (elbow)Limited: WR Randall Cobb (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle), G Lane Taylor (foot)Did not participate: CB Brashaud Breeland (groin/not injury related), T Bryan Bulaga (knee), DL Kenny Clark (elbow), TE Jimmy Graham (knee/thumb)Key match ups: A lot is going to come down to lessons from that week one game. How can Vic Fangio change his calls if the Packers use that quick passing game to neutralize their pass rush?It¡¯s going to be about Kyle Fuller and Prince Amukamara locking down Davante Adams and Randall Cobb.However, one of the big keys will be how Sherrick McManis fares in his first start in place of Bryce Callahan, lining up against Green Bay¡¯s no. 3 in either St. Brown or Valdes-Scantling. Khalil Mack going against Bulaga (if he plays) is obviously another match up to watch. Green Bay¡¯s OL is beat up and the pass rush could have its way, but we also saw what happened in week one.On offense it will come down to Mitch Trubisky making good decisions and avoiding turnovers. The Packers have been starting two rookie corners in Alexander and Jackson, so there should be shots to be taken, but the Packers pass rush has been very good at getting pressure.If the Bears can pick up their run game where it left off last Sunday, they can control the pace of the game and keep Rodgers off the field.What to watch for: Possible playoff clinching win, exorcising demons over the team¡¯s biggest rival and nemesis, avenging that horrible week one loss. Other than that, I guess there isn¡¯t much to watch for...Key stats: The Packers have not won a road game this season.Green Bay has the third fewest turnovers in the leagueOpponents have a 95.9 rating against the Packers, throwing 22 TDs to 7 INTsRodgers has thrown three touchdown passes only twice this year, against the Bears in week one and in week five against the LionsNo team has more interceptions against Rodgers than the Bears, who have nine. However, he also has the most touchdown passes against the Bears with 45The last time Rodgers started and lost against the Bears was Thanksgiving 2015Pick: It¡¯s never an easy game against the Packers. As much as I want to believe the Bears will just crush the Packers and cruise to an easy win and division title, something tells me that Rodgers is going to find a way to keep it close or at least make us fans sweat down the stretch.That said, I¡¯m picking Bears 23, Packers 17. To see my analysis of the betting lines click here to see my article on Sports Bet Collective. I¡¯m 8-4 picking Bears games this year.