CHICAGO - Go ahead. Pick the image from Sunday night that best symbolizes the Vikings' continued 2011 woes.
Maybe it was quarterback Donovan McNabb lying face down in his own end zone late in the first quarter, sacked by Chicago rookie Stephen Paea for a safety.
Or perhaps it was punter Chris Kluwe jogging to the sideline midway through the second quarter, miffed by a botched punt that traveled all of 18 yards and set up an effortless 33-yard Bears touchdown drive.
Then again, there was star running back Adrian Peterson stomping his foot in frustration and ripping off his helmet shortly before halftime. That outburst was triggered by a false-start penalty by receiver Michael Jenkins, an error that prevented the Vikings from attempting a fourth-and-3 play from the Chicago 15.
And, by the way, on the next snap Ryan Longwell yanked a 38-yard field goal attempt wide left.
Yep, that's how a potentially promising road trip resulted in a startling 39-10 loss at Soldier Field, with the Vikings' persistent vows that they're close to turning a corner now seeming more hollow than ever.
A turnaround sure doesn't seem likely. Not for a group that was outhustled, outcoached and outplayed on a prime-time stage Sunday.
"It's humiliating," defensive end Brian Robison said. "It's the only word I can think of right now. It's simply humiliating."