Bears at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 37, Chicago Bears 29 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Bears 29 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 37 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 279 yds passingDemond Claiborne 47 yds rushingJordan Addison 117 yds receivingIsaiah Rodgers Sr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 354 · 317Passing yards 279 · 254Rushing yards 75 · 63Completions 0/0 · 18/26Yards per carry 4.9 · 2.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears, securing a 37-29 victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With the stakes high, both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Caleb Williams showcased his talent for the Bears, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to move the ball through the air. Despite the loss, Williams' performance was a bright spot, while his counterpart, Demond Claiborne, contributed with 47 rushing yards. However, it was the receiving prowess of Jordan Addison that stole the show for Minnesota, as he racked up 117 yards, consistently finding space in the Bears' secondary.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that altered the game’s momentum. Blake Cashman led the charge with nine total tackles, helping to stifle the Bears' offensive rhythm. Harrison Smith's timely interception proved pivotal, allowing the Vikings to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win, marking a significant step toward their playoff aspirations.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 18/26 | 69% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 110.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 36/52 | 69% | 279 | 3 | 2 | 85.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 10 | 12 | 1.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Rome OdunzeWR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 34 | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahdae WalkerWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Jordan van den BergDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Austin BookerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler ThomasFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden LovingDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vikings | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen PappoeSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 3/3 | 4 | 55 |
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 2/2 | 3 | 48 |
