The Bear’s Den, November 16, 2020

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Source: Bears to activate Lamar Miller - 670 The Score - The Bears will elevate veteran running back Lamar Miller to the active roster, a source said. Miller, 29, offers the Bears depth in the backfield without starter David Montgomey, who is out with a concussion.

Bears rule out David Montgomery; Allen Robinson questionable - 670 The Score - The Bears ruled out running back David Montgomery (concussion) for Monday night’s game against the Vikings. Top target Allen Robinson (knee) is officially listed as questionable.

Where Bears’ season goes could bring significant consequence - 670 The Score - There are several scenarios in play for what comes of the Bears’ season as they sit at 5-4. Regardless of whether Chicago makes or misses the playoffs, there will be consequences ahead – it’s just a matter of how widespread they will be.

670 staff predictions: Bears-Vikings - The Bears (5-4) host the Vikings (3-5) on Monday night. The 670 The Score pregame show with Hub Arkush, Olin Kreutz and Patrick Mannelly will start at 6 p.m.

David Montgomery: Chicago Bears RB out with concussion - Chicago Tribune - Bears running back David Montgomery is out for Monday night's game against the Vikings because of a concussion. Matt Nagy indicated Saturday that the Bears might consider promoting veteran Lamar Miller from the practice squad to help in the backfield.

Week 10 predictions: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings - Chicago Tribune - The Chicago Bears have lost three straight after a 5-1 start. The Minnesota Vikings have won two consecutive games after a 1-5 start. Our Week 10 predictions.

Bears enter must-win territory against the Vikings – The Athletic - Can the Bears stop their skid against the Vikings on Monday night?

Hub Arkush: Bears' game against Vikings is close to a must-win - Daily Herald - This is clearly the most important game of the season for the Bears and quite possibly of the Ryan Pace-Matt Nagy regime.

Bears vs. Vikings pick, 3 keys, odds: Line, spread, over/under - RSN - Bears Insider JJ Stankevitz makes his pick for Monday night's Bears-Vikings game.

Lamar Miller could make Bears debut with David Montgomery out - RSN - David Montgomery will not play Monday due to a concussion, meaning Lamar Miller could be brought up from the practice squad to make his Bears debut.

Bears Activate Running Back Lamar Miller - On Tap Sports Net - The Bears have activated running back Lamar Miller from the practice squad. Monday Night Football will be his first NFL action since his 2019 injury.

Injury Update: Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery ruled out of Week 10 game vs. Minnesota Vikings - ChicagoBears.com - Bears running back David Montgomery remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Vikings.

The Pick Is In: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings | Week 10 Monday Night Football - ChicagoBears.com - Local and national analysts make their pick for the Week 10 Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field. Keep track of their weekly record here on ChicagoBears.com.

Chicago Bears defense focused on creating more takeaways - ChicagoBears.com - With turnovers lagging despite otherwise great play, the Bears defense is looking for more game-changing plays.

Bears-Vikings: ‘Everybody knows how big this game is’ - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears coaches stressed to their players all week that they can control their own destiny this season — but that it has to start with beating the 3-5 Vikings,

Bears-Vikings has lackluster QB showdown of Nick Foles vs. Kirk Cousins - Chicago Sun-Times - Both teams have learned the hard way the last few years that it’s hard to be a contender without a strong quarterback, even with everything else in place.

Bears vs. Vikings: What to Watch 4 - Chicago Sun-Times - Vikings running back Dalvin Cook comes to Soldier Field red-hot again — 163 and 206 yards in his last two games — but faces a Bears defense that has shut him down all three times they’ve faced him.

Week 10: 5 things to watch in Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings - Chicago Tribune - Just how much of a boost will a play-calling change from coach Matt Nagy to offensive coordinator Bill Lazor provide the Bears offense? It’s the pressing question leading up to the Bears-Vikings game Monday night at Soldier Field.

POLISH SAUSAGE

NFL Week 10: What we learned from Sunday’s games - NFL.com - Highlighted by a 98-yard Ronald Jones TD run, the Buccaneers bounced back emphatically, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers staved off the elements and a scare from the Jaguars and a returning Nick Chubb salted away a Browns victory. And much more.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Daily Norseman, a Minnesota Vikings community - Your best source for quality Minnesota Vikings news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Dru Samia tests positive for COVID-19, will not travel to Chicago - Daily Norseman - Another positive test for the purple

Vikings vs Bears: GMG Pregame Show - Will the Vikings Win? - Daily Norseman - Good Morning Gjallarhorn previews The Vikings at the Bears. The Vikings are 4-16 since 2000 in Soldier Field, and that stadium seems to have turned into a house of horrors for whatever reason. Will the Vikings win?

Vikings vs Bears: GMG Pregame Show - Will the Vikings Win? - Daily Norseman - Good Morning Gjallarhorn previews The Vikings at the Bears. The Vikings are 4-16 since 2000 in Soldier Field, and that stadium seems to have turned into a house of horrors for whatever reason. Will the Vikings win?

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Akiem Hicks and Khalil Mack are the Bears’ dynamic duo - Windy City Gridiron - Chicago’s best tandems have always been on defense.

Zeglinski: Windy City Gridiron picks Chicago Bears Bears-Minnesota Vikings - Windy City Gridiron - In the middle of a free fall, the Bears try to pick up the pieces against the rival Vikings. WCG’s staff picks for Monday night’s pivotal matchup.

Infante's 2021 NFL Draft: Biggest risers since start of regular season - Windy City Gridiron - The college football season has always produced breakout stars, and these eight draft prospects fit that bill.

Wiltfong's Bears vs Vikings Injury Report: Montgomery one of four out for Chicago - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears have 4 players ruled out, 1 doubtful, and 4 others questionable, while the Vikings have 1 out and 1 questionable.

Salo's Windy City Gridiron Saturday Spotlight: Jaylon Johnson - Windy City Gridiron - Throughout the 2020 NFL season, we’ll spotlight a Bears player in a weekly column. This week, we’ll take an in-depth look at cornerback Jaylon Johnson.

Bears vs Vikings: WCG’s Keys to the game - Windy City Gridiron - The Windy City Gridiron crew runs through their keys for the Bears to beat the Vikings on Monday Night Football.

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