Chicago Bears

Unless you're a bonafide star, hardly anyone's job is completely safe this time of year in the NFL.

With the Minnesota Vikings locked into the number six seed and the Chicago Bears eliminated from playoff contention, the two teams faced off in a mathematically worthless game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

No doubt about it now, the Bears really are serious about winning the NFC North.

Minnesota's defense turned in another dominant performance as the Vikings head into the playoffs with a first-week bye and will start at home.

Case Keenum led three second-half scoring drives in relief of Sam Bradford, and the Minnesota Vikings spoiled prized rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky's debut with a 20-17 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

The Minnesota Vikings have released running back Stevan Ridley after only five days with the team, making room on the active roster for wide receiver Michael Floyd.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has rejoined the team for practice for the first time in two weeks.

Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, and the injury-riddled Green Bay Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an eventful 35-14 victory over the mistake-prone Chicago Bears on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Bradford concluded his first season with Minnesota with three first-half touchdown passes, helping the Vikings to a 38-10 victory over the bumbling Chicago Bears on Sunday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jay Cutler threw for 252 yards and a touchdown after missing five games with a thumb injury, rookie Jordan Howard ran for a career-high 153 yards and a TD, and the Chicago Bears stunned the Minnesota Vikings 20-10 on Monday night.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three second-half touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears, 26-10, in Wisconsin on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater threw a career-high four touchdowns and ran for another one, and the Minnesota Vikings took a significant step toward clinching a spot in the playoffs with a 38-17 victory Sunday over the Chicago Bears.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have ruled linebacker Anthony Barr and safety Harrison Smith out for the second straight game because of injuries.

Bears get road win SAN DIEGO (AP) — It was a record-setting victory for Jay Cutler on Monday, and a major sense of relief for the Chicago Bears following back-to-back losses.