Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is really looking forward to the opportunity of facing divisional foe the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. 

Minnesota got the better of Chicago when they played each other in Week 1, with the Vikings take home the win on the road by a score of 27-24. 

The Bears lost in brutal fashion, as they held a 17-6 lead going into the fourth quarter. Minnesota then outscored Chicago 21-7 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. 

Things have changed on both sides of the ball for Chicago since then and Johnson knows it. When asked about what will be different about the game this time, he pointed to a number of things with his offense and defense.

"You look at the offense, you know, we're running the ball a little crisper and cleaner," Johnson said. "I think the backs have a better feel for what we're asking to do. The O-line has started to gel. I think Caleb's got a better understanding of what we're getting done. And then on defense, it's really the same thing. I think the longer you're in the scheme, the more comfortable you are in terms of what the coaches are asking you to do. I think we've up front done a better job of trying to play physical and shed blocks. That's got to show up here for the second half of the season." 

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The changes have been great to see for Chicago fans, especially in the running game. 

After struggling to find rhythm earlier in the year, Chicago now averages the second most rushing yards per game in the NFL, at 147.3. The only team that averages more per game than the Bears is the Buffalo Bills, who have 153.2. 

D'Andre Swift leads the backfield with 544 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Not too far behind him is rookie Kyle Monangai, with 390 rushing yards and two touchdowns. 

One thing that has remained consistent throughout the season is the defense's ability to force turnovers. Chicago leads the league with 20 takeaways heading into the weekend. The next closest team is the Jacksonville Jaguars at 17. 

The Vikings have struggled lately, but that shouldn't matter, as we saw close the last game against the New York Giants was. Despite having a 2-7 record heading into the game, the Giants still almost beat the Bears, as Chicago escaped with a 24-20 win. 

Chicago looks to pick up its first division win on Sunday at noon CT on Fox.