Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings won 21-14 at home against the Chicago Bears Sunday. Minnesota went out to a 14-0 lead and led 14-7 at halftime. The Vikings got a 56-yard interception return touchdown from Harrison Smith in the 2nd half that helped secure the win.

The Vikings host the Chicago Bears Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. Minnesota is 6-6 while Chicago is 8-4. The Vikings are 1 game back of Seattle and 2 games back of Chicago for the NFC Wildcard spots.

Viking receiver Percy Harvin is out for the season after being placed on injured reserve with a severely sprained ankle. It was reported earlier this week that Harvin has a torn ligament in his left ankle. Harvin hurt the ankle when the Vikings lost at Seattle on November 4.

The Vikings led 14-10 at halftime but lost in Green Bay 23-14 to fall to 6-6. Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards on 21 carries including an 82-yard touchdown run for the Vikings.

The Vikings are likely to play another game without receiver Percy Harvin. Harvin missed practice Friday with a sprained left ankle and is listed as "doubtful" for Sunday's game at Green Bay against the Packers.

Viking receiver Percy Harvin missed practice Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday. This appears to be a setback in his return from a left ankle sprain. Harvin has missed the last 2 games with a sprained left ankle.

Viking defensive end Jared Allen was fined $21,000 for a hard block against Chicago guard Lance Louis in Sunday's game against the Bears.

Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met the media Monday giving an update on injuries. Both tight end Kyle Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith suffered concussions Sunday will need to pass post concussion tests to be cleared to play Sunday at Green Bay.

The Vikings scored the first points of the game but lose 28-10 Sunday in Chicago. Minnesota trailed 25-3 at halftime and couldn't catch up in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler coming back from a concussion threw for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception for the Bears. Michael Bush ran for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Bears.

The Vikings play at Chicago Sunday at noon, pregame on WJON at 11am. The Vikings are 6-4 while Chicago is 7-3. Minnesota will face the Bears without starting quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler told ESPN radio Tuesday that he will return this season but he doesn't know whether he'll return this Sunday against Minnesota.