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Since the Bears and Vikings first met in 1961, their games have been hard-hitting affairs. That `61 meeting was the first game for the expansion Minnesota team, which got off on the right foot by drubbing the Bears 37-13 behind scrambling rookie quarterback Fran Tarkenton. The Bears repaid the indignity in their rematch, winning 52-35 at home.
Heading into Thursday night`s game, the Vikings were the only Central Division team with a lifetime edge over the Bears, 25-20-2, having outscored Chicago 954-811 in the process. The Bears have won their last three meetings, however.
