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There has been concern over the field at TCF Bank Stadium being safe enough to play and it has been said a few times that it will be. However, some of the Vikings' players have expressed concern, even describing the field as being as hard as concrete. LISTEN: LOVIE SMITH INTERVIEW
Who in their right mind will be looking forward to play in wind chills predicted in the -20 degree range next Monday night?
It seems the cold weather has been downplayed by the Bears lately and that's no surprise. This is just a part of the late season for Chicago. On the other hand, Minnesota is used to playing in the Metrodome. Who will have the advantage?
Most of the talk about the Bears-Vikings game this week has revolved around what stadium it would be played at the conditions of the stadium.
The Bears are traditionally thought of as a Tampa Two defense. But, over the last few seasons they've moved away from that.
It's beginning to look like Minnesota is getting bad luck lately and the Chicago Bears are getting all of the luck. Brett Favre's injured shoulder has left his start against the Bears in question - until now. The Vikings have announced that Favre won't start against the Bears Monday night.
The Chicago Bears are hoping to play better in the frigid weather against the Vikings than they did against the Patriots. The Bears defense know they need to get turnovers and haven't been able to accomplish this in two weeks. They also know they could face QB Joe Webb and have been preparing to stop Adrian Peterson.
Lovie Smith takes constant criticism from the media and fans. But the players show unwavering support for their head coach, and the reason for that is simple, they trust him.
The last time I checked, the Chicago Bears play their home games outdoors in Soldier Field. The home of the Bears has long been known to be one of the most unforgiving stadiums in the National Football League in terms of inclement weather.
A University of Minnesota official says the playing field at TCF Bank Stadium is fairly soft despite frigid temperatures and he's confident it will be ready for Monday night's Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game.
