Bears-Vikings rivalry highlights franchise connections ahead of Week 2

The Chicago Bears prepare to host the Minnesota Vikings for their home opener on Sunday. Both teams seek crucial wins in the NFC North, an evolving competition in which all four teams aim for playoff spots. The Bears feature players with ties to the Vikings, including quarterback Case Keenum and safety Xavier Woods, while the Vikings have former Bear long snapper Andrew DePaola on their roster. This ongoing rivalry also includes past connections in the front office, Ryan Pace, Chicago's former general manager, who now advises Minnesota.

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