The stage is set for the “Winter Whiteout” game at US Bank Stadium between the Vikings and Bears. The home team debuts brand-new, all-white jerseys and helmets in a nationally televised prime-time spot — hoping to set up a matchup with the Lions at the top of the NFC North.

After Detroit lost to the Bills on Sunday, the Vikings now control their own fate in the division race. But if they lose tonight, that chance will be lost and they will once again have to rely on the help of the Lions’ opponents.

This is a situation where the Vikings will simply have to take care of business as seven-point favorites on their home court. They have won six straight and are facing a Bears team that has lost seven straight. A loss would be a huge disappointment for a team that has been on a roll of late. But this is the NFL, so they have to perform and play well to do their job.

The Vikings’ offense has been on fire lately, led by Sam Darnold, who was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week with his five-touchdown gem against the Falcons. He’ll look to keep going in this game by leaning on Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Aaron Jones, TJ Hockenson and the rest of his weapons.

Defensively, the Vikings hope to play better than they did when these two teams first met three weeks ago. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards – the second-highest total of his rookie season so far – and two touchdowns in the game, which went into overtime after the Vikings collapsed late in regulation. It will be interesting to see what adjustments Brian Flores has in mind for the Bears.

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