Everyone picking Rams, er, Vikings

Brad Biggs (12-3) The Bears have said all the right things — that they’re headed to Minnesota to end the Vikings’ season. But if the Rams open up a big lead on the 49ers, you have to wonder if the motivation will turn to protecting key players. The Rams should smoke the Niners. 24-17 Vikings Rich Campbell (10-5)

Let’s be real here: This is a playoff game for the Vikings, while the Bears should prioritize the wild-card round. There’s a natural letdown dynamic for the Bears, who would be smart to save some plays for a rematch next week. 23-16 Vikings David Haugh (12-3)

The Bears want to win, but the Vikings need to, and that will spell the difference once Matt Nagy takes his foot off the gas and starts resting his starters in the third quarter after the Rams open up a lead against the 49ers, making the No. 2 seed impossible. 24-20 Vikings Colleen Kane (10-5)

The Bears could sit starters midway through should the Rams be on their way to a win over the 49ers and the No. 2 seed. The Vikings’ agenda is more clear-cut — win and secure a playoff berth. That and home-field advantage give the Vikings the edge. 24-21 Vikings Phil Thompson (12-3)

Too many factors weigh against the Bears: The playoff stakes and home turf for the Vikings, the prospect of sitting starters, the offense’s hiccups and the recollection of Stefon Diggs carving up the Bears secondary during the fourth quarter of last month’s meeting. 20-16 Vikings Dan Wiederer (10-5)

The Bears are going to Minneapolis with their eye on winning. But the Vikings have far more urgency and desperation to keep their season alive. 27-20 Vikings