The Minnesota Vikings secured their spot as the NFC’s No. 5 seed after defeating the Chicago Bears 30-12 on Monday night. The Vikings struggled to find their offensive rhythm early, but a combination of penalty yards and methodical drives ultimately led to two touchdowns that sealed their victory.
On the other side, the Bears’ offense was unable to capitalize on opportunities, despite forcing the Vikings into three-and-outs in the second half. Quarterback Caleb Williams has been struggling due to poor protection and an inexperienced coaching staff, which will need significant changes this offseason to address these issues.
In a contrasting performance, the Atlanta Falcons edged out the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9, thanks to quarterback Kirk Cousins’ clutch plays despite struggles on offense. The Falcons’ defense and special teams played crucial roles in securing their narrow win, keeping them alive in the NFC South standings with a 7-7 record.
Source: https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-vikings-falcons-raiders-on-monday-night-football-what-we-learned