Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) walks to the locker room with a trainer after getting injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Bears offense waits for the play call in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

LINEBACKERS: B Brian Urlacher (4 tackles) had a quiet day pending the coaches’ film review But Nick Roach had 7 tackles and a key forced fumble and Lance Briggs had 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups.

Bears running back Matt Forte leaves the field in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

After a big stop, The Chicago Bears Eric Weems celebrates during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears running back Matt Forte runs with the ball in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears Chris Conte runs back an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears guard Lance Louis heads to the locker room after injuring his knee in the second half of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears Israel Idonije nearly sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler scrambles for yardage in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears tackle Hernry Melton sacks Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder on the Vikes first play from scrimage in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears tackle Hernry Melton sacks Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder on the Vikes first play from scrimage in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears Tim Jennings plays to the crowd during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

OFFENSIVE LINE: B+  In a constant state of flux with two new starters and injuries to Chris Spencer and Lance Louis, the line was improved. Gabe Carimi was effective as an extra tackle and backup right guard.

Bears tackle Hernry Melton sacks Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder on the Vikes first play from scrimage in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is able to get away from Vikings end Everson Griffen in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears Jay Cutler signals his offense during their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears head coach Lovie Smith looks at the video board while arguing a touchdown by the Vikings with head linesman Tom Stabile in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. The TD call was overturned. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears Earl Bennett runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears running back Matt Forte leaves the field in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler looks for a receiver in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder gets the pass off in front of a charging Julius Peppers in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Lance Louis missed the Seahawks game (12/2) after being placed on IR with a torn ACL.

The Chicago Bears Matt Spaeth, left, and Jay Cutler, right, talk during a review of Spaeth touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Adam Podlesh reaches the endzone on a fake extra point to give the Bears the lead 18-3 against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Brandon Marshall drops a pass in the endzone which would result in a pass interferance call and give the Bears the ball on the on yard line against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Mike Tice, left, and Jay Cutler, right, talk during a timeout against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Matt Forte runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears Matt Forte runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears head coach Lovie Smith questions an unsportsmanlike call in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Bears have shown they can only go so far under coach Lovie Smith, and the limitation looks to be mutual. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Devin Hester lays on the field in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Devin Hester leaves the game with a concussion in the first quarter of the Bears’ game on Sunday. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times Media

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stares down Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson after a run in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Michael Bush reaches out with the ball as he scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Brandon Marshall, who has 1,017 receiving yards, eludes tacklers after one of his 12 receptions Sunday. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jay Cutler scrambles in the first quarter of the Bears’ 28-10 victory. Cutler went 23-for-31 for 188 yards and was sacked once. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Matt Forte is brought down by Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman recovers an Adrian Peterson fumble in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson fumbles the ball in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings NFL game Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson fumbles the ball in the first quarter. He gained 108 yards but was held in check in the first half. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

The Chicago Bears vs. the Minnisota Vikings during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Eric Weems #14 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 28-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Chris Conte #47 of the Chicago Bears runs back an interception against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 28-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Chicago Bears is hit by Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 28-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Kellen Davis #87 of the Chicago Bears catches a pass under pressure from Jamarca Sanford #33 and Eric Henderson #50 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 28-10. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Michael Bush #29 of the Chicago Bears runs for a touchdown carrying Jamarca Sanford #33 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 25: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears looks to avoid bing sacked by Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson shake hands after their NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Bears won 28-10. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) runs after intercepting a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Bears won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) looks on from the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Bears won 28-10. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears players gather for a prayer after an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Bears won 28-10. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler tumbles to the turf while taking the snap in the second series of downs in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith walks off the field after the Bears' 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has two touchdown passes and three interceptions the last two weeks. | Charles Rex Arbogast~AP

Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Bears won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DEFENSIVE LINE A- Henry Melton set the tone with a sack on the Vikings’ first snap, and the Bears clearly won the battle in the trenches. Nate Collins had a pressure that led to Chris Conte’s INT.

The Chicago Bears Chris Conte tries to get the ball off a bounce during their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

Bears fans John Karczewski (L) and Scott Gentile of Joliet watch the Bears warm up prior to the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears fan John Karczewski of Joliet cheers as the team comes out on the field prior to the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears running back Matt Forte heads to the locker room with an injury in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Former Chicagoan and Bears fan Varonika Loredo traveled from her home in Texas to cheer on the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands off to running back Matt Forte in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

DEFENSIVE BACKS: A Solid effort all-around as the Bears held the Vikings to 159 passing yards, with the longest play to a WR just 13 yards. Chris Conte had an INT and 35-yard return to set up a key TD.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is gang tackled in the fourth quarter of the Chicago Bears 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday November 25, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times