The Vikings are an enormous 7.5-point favorite in this week's contest, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings offense to be the 7th-quickest paced team in football (in a neutral context) right now, averaging 26.83 seconds per play.THE BLITZ projects Dalvin Cook to be a more important option in his team's rushing attack near the end zone this week (67.8% projected Red Zone Carry Share) than he has been this year (54.5% in games he has played).The Minnesota Vikings O-line profiles as the 8th-best in the NFL this year at blocking for rushers.Opposing teams have run for the 3rd-most TDs in the league (1.25 per game) against the Chicago Bears defense this year.
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