Chicago
Bears
12-4
38
FINAL
28
Minnesota
Vikings
0-16
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 49d ago
In a crucial Week 18 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 38-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations with a strong performance on the road. With both teams vying for positioning, the Bears delivered when it mattered most, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience under pressure. Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 330 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bears’ offense with precision and poise. His favorite target, Zavion Thomas, caught six passes for 112 yards, providing a dynamic threat downfield that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels. Despite a solid effort from Minnesota's Aaron Jones Sr., who rushed for 46 yards, the Bears' offensive execution proved too much to handle. Defensively, the Bears made significant contributions that shifted the momentum of the game. Devin Bush led the charge with nine total tackles and an interception, while Montez Sweat added a sack to disrupt the Vikings' rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Bush's interception set up a critical touchdown, allowing Chicago to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB422252%33040110.2
J.J. McCarthyQB321856%2131174.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Ramon SantosLT10464.6—180
D'Andre SwiftHB9394.3—080
Kyle MonangaiHB4369.0190250
Jordan MasonHB11282.5—080
J.J. McCarthyQB6264.3—062
Justin JeffersonWR273.5—050
Rome OdunzeWR166.0—060
Max BredesonFB252.5—230
Demond ClaiborneHB122.0—020
Zavion ThomasWR000.0—000
Jauan JenningsWR000.0—000
Luther Burden IIIWR000.0—000
Caleb WilliamsQB6-2-0.3—050
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zavion ThomasWR611218.7632670
Jauan JenningsWR611118.5531450
Rome OdunzeWR910311.4271270
Luther Burden IIIWR28241.0731701
Jordan AddisonWR44411.0200141
T.J. HockensonTE3289.340130
D'Andre SwiftHB3268.7190170
Justin JeffersonWR3237.7100140
Jordan MasonHB273.58041
Colston LovelandTE273.53050
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Will ReichardK0040
Cairo SantosK11543