Bears at Vikings
Chicago Bears 38, Minnesota Vikings 19 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Bears 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Vikings 19 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPCam Ward 212 yds passingDylan Riley 103 yds rushingZavion Thomas 91 yds receivingMalik Muhammad II 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 291Passing yards 187 · 203Rushing yards 120 · 88Completions 16/25 · 17/35Yards per carry 9.2 · 6.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22h ago
The Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 38-19 in a decisive Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the NFC North early in the year. With both teams striving for momentum, the Bears showcased their offensive firepower to secure a convincing victory.
Leading the charge was quarterback Cam Ward, who threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, connecting effectively with his receivers. Dylan Riley dominated on the ground, racking up 103 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas emerged as a key target with 91 receiving yards. The Bears' offensive efficiency proved too much for the Vikings to handle.
Defensively, the Bears made their presence felt, particularly with Malik Muhammad II's two interceptions that shifted the momentum in Chicago's favor. Montez Sweat contributed with a critical sack, helping to disrupt Minnesota's rhythm. The pivotal moment came when Muhammad II's second interception set the Bears up for a touchdown, extending their lead and sealing the game as they held off a late Vikings rally.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 15/25 | 60% | 212 | 3 | 2 | 93.6 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 12/26 | 46% | 209 | 2 | 3 | 60.0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 3/9 | 33% | 33 | 0 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Dylan RileyHB | 11 | 103 | 9.4 | 6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 49 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dylan RileyHB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Charlie BeckerWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Myles PriceWR | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 38 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton JrWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Malik Muhammad IIFS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David StoneDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Johnathan BaldwinFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 5 | 44 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 40 |