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Nick Williams, Bears defensive end
Sacked Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins twice and recovered a Cousins fumble caused by Khalil Mack.
Nick Kwiatkoski, Bears inside linebacker
Getting playing time because of Roquan Smith’s absence, Kwiatkoski had a team-high eight tackles.
Chase Daniel, Bears quarterback
When Mitch Trubisky left on the first series, Daniel took over for a turnover-free 22-for-30, 195-yard day.
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