2018 NFL power rankings, Week 11: Colts on rise, Eagles lay egg
Minnesota Vikings. 8. team. 60. . 5-4-1. Previous:
Recap: The defending NFC North champions headed to the Windy City as the team’s first meeting of the season with the Chicago Bears was flexed into prime time. But quarterback Kirk Cousins was under plenty of duress all evening despite being sacked only two times. He would throw for 262 yards and two scores but was also picked off twice, one of those returned 27 yards for a score. And Mike Zimmer’s defense gave up 148 yards on the ground after entering the week as the NFL’s third-ranked run defense. Meanwhile, the Minnesota pass rush just couldn’t handle Mitch Trubisky as he eluded Zimmer’s defense for most of the evening.
Next Week: Zimmer’s team host a Green Bay Packers’ squad who hasn’t won on the road this season (0-5) but will have had a little extended time to prepare for this rematch. Back in Week 2 at Lambeau Field, these longtime rivals played to a 29-all tie. As of late, Minnesota has own this series with a 4-1-1 record in the last 6 meetings.
Playoff hopes: The Vikings’ first divisional loss of the season was a tough one and the team must rebound quickly nest Sunday night at home against the Packers. The club’s defense continues to be inconsistent and this talented squad is still not quite in sync. But the Bears are still very catchable with six weeks to go.
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