Gritty Win vs. Bears Counts More Than Pretty Loss

Kirk, Dalvin and Justin were all there, but this was hardly pretty and this was hardly the dramatic nail-biter to the end that most Minnesota games have been this season. Nope, the Vikings won a rather tedious affair by a comfortable margin – it would’ve been their largest of the season, in fact, had it not been for the Bears score on the last play.

Kirk Cousins threw for just 87 yards, but had two touchdowns. Justin Jefferson was largely held in check, but had one of those scores. And Dalvin Cook had 89 yards on 28 carries, which is hardly sexy, but his bell-cow day helped dictate the game.

Cousins’ passing total was his lowest in 118 career starts.

But a win is a win, and the Vikings took one on their flight home early Tuesday morning.

Minnesota is home in Week 16 as it hosts the Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff is at noon (CT) Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium.