A throwing game script is indicated by the Bears being a -3-point underdog in this week's game.The Chicago Bears offense has played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league (context-neutralized) this year, averaging 27.75 seconds per play.Opposing QBs have averaged 37.6 pass attempts per game vs. the Minnesota Vikings defense this year: 4th-most in the league.In this week's contest, Keenan Allen is expected by the projection model to land in the 91st percentile when it comes to wide receivers with 8.1 targets.The Chicago Bears O-line profiles as the 5th-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all passing game statistics across the board.
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