Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
23
FINAL
28
Chicago
Bears
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 28-23, marking a crucial victory for the Bears as they seek to establish momentum early in the season. The win keeps Chicago competitive in the NFC North, while Minnesota is left to regroup after a hard-fought contest.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stood out with an impressive performance, throwing for 270 yards and leading the offense effectively. Tutu Atwell was a key target, racking up 96 receiving yards and providing explosive plays that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Dante Moore of the Vikings countered with two passing touchdowns, showcasing the offensive firepower from both teams.
On the defensive side, Zah Frazier made a significant impact for the Bears, recording an interception that proved pivotal in maintaining Chicago's lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Frazier's pick set up a crucial touchdown drive, allowing the Bears to extend their advantage. Despite Dezz Ricks leading the Vikings with 10 total tackles, the Bears' defense held firm when it mattered most, sealing the victory in a tightly contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 36 | 29 | 81% | 270 | 2 | 0 | 116.4 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 203 | 2 | 1 | 85.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 41 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Terry Bussey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahiem White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 9 | 96 | 10.7 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Cameron | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terry Bussey | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethan O'Connor | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Filsaime | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francis Brewu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ricardo Jones | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Tujague | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deven Bryant | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darryll Desir | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maraad Watson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dahvon Keys | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Strange | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

