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The Bears had just five draft picks this year, but used them well. The glaring need was on the offensive line and they got great value in tackle Gabe Carimi late in round one. Defensive tackle Stephen Paea was a great second round pick, especially since the release of Tommie Harris. They drafted quarterback Nathan Enderle in the fifth round and while he could be a future backup to Jay Cutler, the team may have been better served getting more help for the O line.

11) Houston Texans – Da’Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson

The Texans need some major improvements on defense with the transition to a 3-4 scheme. While they could go cornerback, Bowers could add an immediate pass rushing presence after leading the nation with 15.5 in 2010. Injuries and the risk of a one year wonder are concerns, but the risk is worth the reward at 11.

12) Minnesota Vikings – Cameron Jordan, Defensive End, California

Chicago Bears: The Bears surprised everyone by reaching the NFC championship game, but they still have some work to do to improve. The offensive line was horrendous at times, and could be worse if veteran center Olin Kruetz is not re-signed. The team will likely use a high pick to address that need. All of the starting linebackers are over the age of 30, so durability at that position is also a concern.

The Chicago Bears (9-4) were routed by the Patriots 36-7 last week, but they maintained sole possession of the NFC North lead with the Packers also losing, while the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) were overwhelmed 21-3 by the Giants in a listless performance on a neutral field in Detroit.

Odds are not currently being offered on this NFL betting matchup as the quarterbacking situation is still in limbo.

The Minnesota Vikings will be back in Minnesota this week, but not at home at the Metrodome, which will not be ready for several weeks at the earliest. Instead, this game will be played outdoors at the home of the University of Minnesota, TCF Bank Stadium, and it is again questionable how much energy the Vikings will bring to the contest.

The Green Bay Packers (6-3) finally beat Brett Favre for the first time ever when they beat these Minnesota Vikings (3-6) earlier this season. Now, they have a chance to drive one final nail into the Vikings coffin for this season.

The NFL betting lines list Green Bay as 3-point favorites with money line odds of -120 on the road, and a total set at 44.

To give you an idea of just how much the fortunes for these teams have changed since the first meeting this season, consider that the Green Bay Packers were only 2.5-point favorites at home for that game. Now, they are actually favored by a tad more than that at on the road at Minnesota.

Nobody would have thought before the season started that the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings would both be 1-3 coming into this game, making it a virtual playoff game with the loser likely dead in the water.

It was fairly obvious that Brett Favre was bothered by the tendonitis in his elbow Monday night against the New York Jets, as he continuously clutched his elbow after practically every pass he made in the fourth quarter. He has now publicly stated that he is willing to let his amazing consecutive games streak come to an end and actually sit down for a game or two to let the elbow heel.

While the Minnesota Vikings may have more raw talent on their team than the Miami Dolphins do, the Dolphins may have the emotional edge when these teams meet in Minnesota on Sunday.

The bookmakers set the NFL betting spread on this contest at Minnesota -5½ at home, with the betting ‘total’ set at 39.

The Minnesota Vikings were sky high for their opening game in New Orleans, as they were seeking revenge for the NFC Championship Game last season where Minnesota won on the stat sheet but the Saints won on the scoreboard.

A Look Back – When the infamous point-spreads.com4 stepped into the locker room in Minneapolis, everything changed. QB Brett Favre was now the signal caller for the Minnesota Vikings after years of terrorizing the franchise with the Green Bay Packers. Favre put together the year of his career, as he was a legitimate MVP candidate after throwing for 4,202 yards and 33 TDs against a career best seven INTs. However, the season was cut a tad bit short in the NFC Championship Game, as Favre was picked off on his final throw of the season (and possibly his career), which set up the New Orleans Saints to kick the game winning field goal and put the team in the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

Brett Favre underwent surgery to repair his left ankle. The surgery was minor and he could have gone without it, but it was necessary to continue his NFL career and points to a return to the Minnesota Vikings for one more season.

The Vikings are now co-favorites with the Indianapolis Colts in odds to win the Super Bowl at +800 reflecting the likely-hood that Favre plays.