After totaling six drops -- four of which belonged to Olamide Zaccheaus -- there's an expectation that a bigger role will emerge for rookie second-round pick Luther Burden III, who's been one of Chicago's best playmakers whenever his number has been called.

The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find balance and consistency on offense this season. The Chicago Bears present an opportunity to do so.

Whether it’s fighting through injuries or lining up at running back, DJ Moore is willing to do whatever it takes for the Chicago Bears. Is the banged-up receiver playing Sunday?

The budding rivalry hasn’t bloomed through their first year-and-a-half in the league together. Williams is making progress, but McCarthy is just getting started. The La Grange Park native has played only four career games.

The Bears are proving they can win football games despite being without one key defensive starter. Could a trade be coming this offseason?

The Chicago Bears (6-3) and the Minnesota Vikings (4-5) faceoff this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Plenty on the line in this clash of NFC North rivals. The result will go a long way towards deciding if the Bears are contenders for a playoff spot and if the Vikings can get into the race in a competitive NFC North.

The outlook isn’t as positive on defense, where safety Jaquan Brisker (back) and linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring) remained out Thursday. Edwards has missed four games, and it looks likely this will be his fifth. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is dealing with a shoulder injury, which kept him out Wednesday, but he practiced in full Thursday.