(3) Build on last Sunday's offensive performance.
In Brown's first game as play caller against the Packers, the Bears totaled 391 yards, converted a season-high 56.3% of their third downs (9 of 16) and scored on four of seven possessions in the game.
If they can pick up where they left off last weekend on Sunday, their chances of a win should increase significantly. But it won't be easy against a Vikings defense that's playing its best football of the season.
After conceding 31 and 30 points in consecutive losses to the Lions and Rams, respectively, Minnesota rebounded to win its last three games, yielding just 13, 7 and 13 points; 13, 10 and 11 first downs; and 68, 56 and 33 yards rushing.
“Regardless of position, descent and distance, it’s difficult to find weaknesses in this defense,” Brown said. “They're doing a really good job. I don't know Brian Flores very well, but I've met him a few times. I think one of the biggest compliments you can get as a coach is that your unit reflects your personality. “They are aggressive, they attack, they are opportunistic and that's why it will be important for us first and foremost to get into Go game and play without fear.
“We will never train fear, never play with fear. For me, it starts with preparation, because fear and belief only exist in the future. So why be afraid of what hasn't happened yet? So I'm thinking about our guys who are able to have confidence in the game plan and do that based on the preparation in the week. We are not afraid of failure or mistakes. We learn from these opportunities and move on.