CHICAGO — Vikings receiver Percy Harvin will miss his second consecutive game because of a sprained left ankle, the team announced Saturday, Nov. 24.

Harvin, who has not been through a full practice since spraining his ankle on Nov. 4 against Seattle and was unable to put much weight on his ankle during a brief workout Friday, did not travel with the Vikings to Chicago.

The Vikings beat the Detroit Lions without Harvin two weeks ago, but their challenge against the Bears should be markedly tougher.

Minnesota hasn’t won in Chicago since 2007, and the Bears, who are tied for the NFC North lead at 7-3, have allowed the third-fewest points in the NFL.

The Bears got positive injury news Saturday, when quarterback Jay Cutler reportedly was cleared to return from the concussion that caused him to miss the team’s last game.

With Harvin unable to play, the Vikings will have to hope they can attack the Bears the same way they beat the Lions, when quarterback Christian Ponder completed passes to a season-high 10 receivers and rookie Jarius Wright caught three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Wright was scheduled to play Sunday even if Harvin was able to go, but with him out, Wright likely will take over much of his role as a slot receiver.

The Vikings (6-4) could pull into a three-way tie for first in the NFC North if they beat the Bears and the Green Bay Packers lose to the New York Giants on Sunday night.

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