A win is a win, no matter how it happens. Especially when it comes on the road against a division rival. That's the story of the day for the Vikings, who got a heroic defensive performance and a throwback game from Aaron Jones in a 9-3 win over the Bears on a rainy, windy day at Chicago's Soldier Field.
The Bears had a shot at the end with backup quarterback Tyson Bagent. They had one second left and one final play from the Vikings' 12. That's when breakout third-year star Dallas Turner walked it off with his second sack of the game and his third of the season, sealing a 2-0 start to the season for the Vikings.
It was a sloppy afternoon of offensive football that will be largely remembered for what looks like a potentially significant injury to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. When Williams went down and was carted off the field in the fourth quarter, a hush fell over the home crowd. If it is severe, it's a brutal development that no one ever wants to see.
From a football standpoint, the Vikings' defense gets all kinds of credit for this win. Even with the conditions playing into their favor, they played a truly incredible four quarters against a Bears team that scored 59 points l...