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Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Bears offense and defense in their Week 5 loss vs. Vikings.

From Justin Fields' development to the disappearance of the Bears defensive vets, here are our takeaways from Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

We're taking a look at some key stats from the Bears' Week 5 loss to the Vikings.

The Bears lost 29-22 to the Vikings, but it was far from a demoralizing loss thanks to Justin Fields' growth. Take a look at the action:

MINNEAPOLIS — All across the visitors locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium, the dismay was obvious. As hard as Chicago Bears players tried to embrace their spirited comeback effort Sunday — a rally from 18 points down to take a fourth-quarter lead — the result remained too painful.

With a chance to atone for a poor start and put the hammer down with a fourth-quarter lead, the Bears’ defense instead wilted and allowed a 17-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that gave the Vikings a 29-22 victory. “They did what they had to do. We didn’t,” defensive end Robert Quinn…

With Jaylon Johnson missing his third consecutive game with a quad injury, the Bears will be even more challenged to contain Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is averaging 98.3 yards per game this season — and 92.1 in his first 37 NFL games.

The second-round draft pick has had his ups and downs in his first four games as an NFL starter. But Eberflus called it “pretty typical” for a rookie and he’s confident he’ll learn from his mistakes and be a bigger factor this season. “He’s learning as he goes and he’s…

Still, his work Friday was promising and opens optimism that if he’s not back Sunday, he could make his return Thursday against the Commanders.

Jefferson would present enough of a challenge even for Johnson, but it’s looking increasingly likely he’ll get a shot at Kyler Gordon or Kindle Vildor instead.

The Bears are short on proven cornerbacks and have allowed more rushing yards than any team in the NFL. Jefferson and Cook present big problems because of those deficiencies.