David Carr's father-in-law is a passionate Bears fan named Scott Cross, and Carr figures if he can help the Giants beat the Vikings on Sunday, I don't have to buy him anything for Christmas.
The Vikings will continue to use Fred Evans and Jimmy Kennedy at nose tackle in place of Pro Bowl lineman Pat Williams, who is out because of a broken scapula.
Editor's note: Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has agreed to provide his unique insight into his world this season for the Pioneer Press and twincities.
Vikings coach Brad Childress didn't sound disappointed that the Chicago Bears' overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night delayed Minnesota's chance to clinch the NFC North Division title.