Nonetheless, they’re a touchdown-underdog Monday night for a reason. The Vikings have won six in a row and most recently demolished the Falcons 42-21 as Sam Darnold threw five touchdown passes, while the Bears were a disaster in their 38-13 loss to the 49ers.

The Minnesota Vikings have their share of mysteries to unwind in the coming weeks like the rest of the NFL's leading contenders.

The Vikings are playoff bound, and they can thank the archrival Packers for that. Green Bay’s 30-13 victory over the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday night punched Minnesota’s ticket to the postseason. The Vikings reached the playoffs for the second time in three seasons under head coach Kevin O’Connell.

Thomas Brown's offense gained 398 yards and scored 27 points against Brian Flores' defense at Soldier Field. He knows Flores will respond. It'll be up to Brown to counter.