Vikings at Bears
Minnesota Vikings 50, Chicago Bears 49 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Vikings 50 6 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 5 XP
Bears 49 7 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 7 XPCaleb Williams 215 yds passingAhmad Hardy 332 yds rushingColston Loveland 108 yds receivingChamarri Conner 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 512 ยท 464Passing yards 155 ยท 215Rushing yards 357 ยท 249Completions 7/15 ยท 11/24Yards per carry 14.3 ยท 10.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 7d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, 50-49, in a game that kept playoff hopes alive for both teams. With the stakes high and the atmosphere electric, both squads battled fiercely, but it was the Vikings who managed to hold on for the victory in the final moments.
Offensively, Ahmad Hardy was the standout performer for Minnesota, racking up an astonishing 332 rushing yards, a feat that not only broke the game open for the Vikings but also set the tone for their relentless ground game. On the other side, Caleb Williams kept the Bears competitive, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, while Colston Loveland emerged as a key target with 108 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Vikings were able to make crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Chamarri Conner's interception that shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, as the Vikings' defense managed to stifle the Bears' final drive, allowing their offense just enough time to seal the victory. With both teams showcasing their strengths, this game will surely be remembered as a classic in their storied rivalry.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 7/15 | 47% | 167 | 2 | 1 | 99.1 |
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/24 | 46% | 215 | 2 | 3 | 65.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 20 | 332 | 16.6 | 62 | 4 | 85 | 0 |
| LaNorris SellersQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 20 | 168 | 8.4 | 28 | 4 | 31 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 15 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | โ | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Bears | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 29 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | โ | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bears | |||||
| Montez SweatLEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes JR.REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/2 | 5 | 42 |
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tory TaylorP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
