Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrates with teammate Matt Kalil (75) after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) gets hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, after passing the ball during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Griffen was called for a personal foul on the play. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) lays on the field after getting tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Griffen was called for a personal foul on the play. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, reacts as he sits on the bench after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall, right, makes a reception in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) makes a reception over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Smith returned the interception 56-yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Roach, center, and cornerback Charles Tillman, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Roach, center, and cornerback Charles Tillman, left, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, right, runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

DEFENSIVE BACKS: B It wasn’t exactly the highest degree-of-difficulty in the passing game vs. Christian Ponder without Percy Harvin, but it was good enough. Major Wright had an INT and a pass breakup.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

A Minnesota Vikings fan looks on during the first half of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

LINEBACKERS: B Lance Briggs (11 tackles, one TFL) and Nick Roach (9 tackles, 2 TFLs ) picked it up with Brian Urlacher out. But one mistake was costly and they were unable to make a big-enough play.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, right, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, center, celebrates with teammate Brandon Marshall, right, in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson after catching a 23-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, left, makes a 23-yard touchdown reception ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, throws a pass from the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Fans arrive at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Christian Ballard, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson, left, after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson, left, after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, left, is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, right, runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs from Chicago Bears safety Major Wright, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Injured Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher laughs with teammates before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Injured Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher laughs with teammates before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) celebrates with teammate Jerome Felton, right, after scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs from Chicago Bears safety Major Wright, left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)