It was all too familiar on Monday night.

The false hope gave way to bitter disappointment at the end. The mistakes that were always there in training camp reared their heads when it was time for meaningful football.

On Monday Night Football, the Bears got a reality check when the lights were at their absolute brightest. It’s the same ol’ story, song and dance.

The 27-24 collapse to the NFC North rival Vikings was as bitter as any of the previous five Soldier Field losses to Minnesota. Now, the Bears have lost six straight games at home to the Vikings.

"The effort was there," Safety Kevin Byard said. "I think as a team, I think we played with great effort. We just didn't finish. I think we played three quarters of great football, but in this league, when you're going against playoff tea

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