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Vikings Up Next: Bears

October 24, 2016 at 4:37AM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz throws during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

NEXT OPPONENT: CHICAGO (1-6)

For whatever it's worth, coach John Fox's Bears have led in the second half of three of their six losses, including each of their past two.

OPPONENT WEEK 7

Green Bay 26, Chicago 10

The Bears managed only 189 yards of offense Thursday night and saw QB Brian Hoyer break his left arm, while letting Aaron Rodgers complete a Packers-record 39 passes.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Matt Barkley, quarterback

If Jay Cutler (thumb) can't go, Barkley will have to dress up as a starting QB for Halloween. He was brutal at Lambeau coming in for Hoyer, but will an extra four days to prepare help?

OUTLOOK

The Bears look like the kind of team you want to face after laying an egg in Philly. Good timing? Outlook: Horns up.

Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)