Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Michael Bush had two touchdowns on the ground and the Chicago Bears took a 28-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North battle from Soldier Field.

Jay Cutler, who returned to play after sitting out last week's loss to San Francisco with a concussion, was 23-for-31 with 188 yards, one touchdowns and one interception for the Bears (8-3), who snapped a two-game skid to move a half-game ahead of Green Bay for first place in the NFC North.

The Packers are in action on Sunday night in New York against the Giants.

Christian Ponder was 22-for-43 with 159 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Vikings (6-5), who were coming off their bye week and lost for a third time in their past four games. Adrian Peterson carried the ball 18 times for 108 yards in the loss.

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