Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
21
FINAL
27
Chicago
Bears
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Chicago Bears held off the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 27-21, improving their season record and solidifying their playoff aspirations. The stakes were high, as both teams aimed to gain traction in a tightly contested division.
Caleb Williams was the star of the night for the Bears, throwing for an impressive 383 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Zavion Thomas proved lethal, as Thomas racked up 194 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne led the Vikings' ground attack with 86 rushing yards but found it difficult to keep pace with Chicago's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial stops, with Kyler Gordon leading the charge with nine total tackles and snagging an interception that shifted momentum in Chicago's favor. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Gordon's interception halted a promising Vikings drive, allowing the Bears to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Jalen Redmond of the Vikings contributed with 1.5 sacks, but it ultimately wasn't enough to turn the tide against a resilient Bears squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 43 | 28 | 383 | 2 | 0 | 108.9 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 36 | 21 | 227 | 1 | 2 | 63.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 8 | 194 | 24.3 | 2 | 71 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 10 | 90 | 9.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelvin Joseph | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 |

