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Velus Jones Jr. had a costly muffed punt in his Bears debut, but the confidence hasn't wavered heading into Sunday's game vs. Vikings.

With Jaylon Johnson missing his third consecutive game with a quad injury, the Bears will be even more challenged to contain Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is averaging 98.3 yards per game this season — and 92.1 in his first 37 NFL games.

Sunday, the Bears will see first-hand, for the first time this season, the new truism of the modern NFL. The best teams have a star receiver. Everyone else is looking to find one.

Still, his work Friday was promising and opens optimism that if he’s not back Sunday, he could make his return Thursday against the Commanders.

The Bears have just seven sacks so far, but their poor run defense isn’t providing the obvious passing situation every pass rusher craves.

The Giants got good news when QB Daniel Jones was cleared to play Sunday, but some other teams weren’t as lucky.

For all the things that are fundamentally wrong with quarterback Justin Fields and his offense, the Bears are one of the best teams in the NFL on opening drives.

As the Bears prepare for the Vikings, there are reasons to be encouraged about Chicago heading into Sunday’s game.

We're breaking down the Bears' final injury report and game statuses ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.

The Bears’ running back, who missed last week’s game against the Giants with an ankle injury, is questionable after limited practice Friday, but coach Matt Eberflus was optimistic. “It’s real positive. He’s looked good and is moving around well and has a good spirit about him.”

The Vikings' final injury report is down to just three names