Vikings at Bears
Chicago Bears 24, Minnesota Vikings 23 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Vikings 23 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Bears 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPKyler Murray 176 yds passingD'Andre Swift 101 yds rushingTee Higgins 109 yds receivingBrandon Compton 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 281 · 320Passing yards 227 · 149Rushing yards 54 · 171Completions 19/27 · 11/15Yards per carry 7.7 · 8.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling opening matchup of the 2027 season, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire. With both teams eager to set the tone for the season, the Bears emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and putting the team in a position to win. D'Andre Swift also had a standout game on the ground, rushing for 101 yards and providing crucial support to the passing game. For the Vikings, Kyler Murray threw for 176 yards and connected with Tee Higgins, who racked up 109 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Bears proved to be a formidable challenge, led by Brandon Compton, who recorded three sacks, disrupting Murray's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when the Bears' defense stepped up to stop the Vikings on a critical fourth down, allowing Chicago to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the win. The game showcased a fierce rivalry, with both teams looking to build momentum as the season progresses.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 12/17 | 71% | 176 | 2 | 0 | 143.2 |
| Johnny FergusonQB | 7/10 | 70% | 81 | 0 | 1 | 54.5 |
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 10/15 | 67% | 149 | 3 | 2 | 99.0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Slide DonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 40 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Slide DonWR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 13 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 13 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor MartinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan EdisonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||
| Brandon ComptonLEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 3 | 34 |
