Chicago
Bears
8-8
38
FINAL
14
Minnesota
Vikings
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 38-14, clinching a crucial victory to end the regular season on a high note. With playoff positioning on the line, the Bears delivered a dominant performance, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their momentum heading into the postseason.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for Chicago, throwing for four touchdown passes and demonstrating his command of the offense. D'Andre Swift complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, racking up 91 rushing yards, while the Bears' receiving corps effectively spread the field to keep the Vikings' defense on their heels. Despite Minnesota's efforts, Kyler Murray's 185 passing yards were not enough to keep pace with Chicago's offensive explosion.
The Bears' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Malik Muhammad snagging an interception that shifted momentum at a critical juncture of the game. While Isaiah Rodgers Sr. led Minnesota with eight tackles, the Vikings struggled to contain Chicago's scoring drives, particularly in the second half. The turning point came when the Bears capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to pull away and secure their commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 185 | 2 | 3 | 59.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 24 | 86% | 169 | 4 | 0 | 131.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 14 | 91 | 6.5 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 30 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 39 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Roschon Johnson | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Scott Miller | WR | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 51 |

