Vikings' next opponent: Chicago

December 24, 2011 — 10:25pm

The Bears (7-7) have lost four in a row since quarterback Jay Cutler broke his right thumb and are in Green Bay on Monday night. Caleb Hanie wasn't the answer at quarterback, and Josh McCown will get the start tonight after quickly learning the offense.BEARS WEEK 16

Chicago at Green Bay, 7:20 p.m. Sunday The Packers can clinch home-field advantage in the NFC with a victory, with the added bonus of knocking their rivals out of the playoffs a year after beating them for the NFC title.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher With the offense missing both Cutler and star running back Matt Forte, it's really all up to the team's defense. And Urlacher continues to be the standout on a very good unit.

OUTLOOK

We know the horns have been down all season, but now that losing would benefit the Vikings the most, they are suddenly an offensive juggernaut. Outlook: Horns up

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Vikings' next opponent: Chicago

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Nico Hoerner's tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings

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