Jordan Howard
Bears running back
The rookie set the tone with a 69-yard run en route to a breakout performance in which he rushed for 153 yards.
Jay Cutler
Bears quarterback
Cutler continued his dominance at Soldier Field against the Vikings, improving his head-to-head home record to 7-1.
Akiem Hicks
Bears defensive end
This was a no-win situation for the beleaguered Vikings offensive line. Hicks twice sacked Sam Bradford.
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