Bears at Vikings
Chicago Bears 48, Minnesota Vikings 17 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Bears 48 2 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Vikings 17 0 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPCaleb Williams 302 yds passingD'Andre Swift 115 yds rushingLuther Burden III 176 yds receivingDevin Bush 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 496 · 328Passing yards 302 · 185Rushing yards 194 · 143Completions 0/0 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.1 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a decisive showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 48-17, sealing their Week 18 fate with a dominant performance. The win solidifies the Bears’ position as they head into the playoffs, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Caleb Williams was on fire for Chicago, finishing the game with 302 passing yards and four touchdown passes, displaying his ability to lead the offense with precision. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift added a powerful ground game with 115 rushing yards, while Luther Burden III was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 176 yards and finding the end zone. This trio was instrumental in amassing a staggering total of 48 points.
Defensively, the Bears were relentless, with Devin Bush leading the way with eight tackles, ensuring Minnesota's offense struggled to find any rhythm. Jordan van den Berg made his presence known with 1.5 sacks, while Coby Bryant’s interception was a crucial turning point, halting a potential scoring drive and swinging momentum firmly in Chicago’s favor. The Bears showcased their depth and skill, making a strong statement as they enter the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/31 | 74% | 302 | 4 | 0 | 144.0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 18/32 | 56% | 185 | 0 | 1 | 60.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 11 | 115 | 10.5 | 79 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 16 | 102 | 6.4 | 41 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Roschon JohnsonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 10 | 176 | 17.6 | 100 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Myles PriceWR | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Devin BushMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan van den BergDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grady JarrettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo OdeyingboREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah HicksSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 2 | 41 |
