As Bears enter season-tipping game, four ascending players could key win over Vikings

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The Bears, sure, haven't beat anyone good. The Vikings have lost to the Bills (3-7), Rams (9-1) and Saints (9-1), while the Bears have lost to the Packers (4-5-1), Dolphins (5-5) and Patriots (7-3). The report: There's little questioning the connection between Smith missing all but about a practice and a half of training camp/preseason and the No. 8 overall pick's slow start to the regular season, but he's come on strong as of late.

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