Chicago
Bears
1-2
8
FINAL
37
Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 8d ago
In a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Chicago Bears with a commanding 37-8 victory, asserting their dominance early in the 2028 season. This win solidifies the Vikings' position as a formidable contender in the NFC, while the Bears will need to regroup after a tough outing. Minnesota's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Taylen Green, who passed for 194 yards. Rico Dowdle was a force on the ground, rushing for 121 yards, while Justin Jefferson added to the aerial attack with 59 receiving yards. The Vikings' ability to move the ball effectively kept Chicago's defense on its heels throughout the contest. Defensively, Minnesota made a statement with a stellar performance, highlighted by Jalen Carter's three sacks and Jake Golday's two interceptions. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Golday picked off a pass, leading to a quick touchdown drive that shifted momentum firmly in the Vikings' favor. With strong contributions on both sides of the ball, Minnesota demonstrated why they are a team to watch this season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Trey LanceQB13101170171.6
Caleb WilliamsQB2281040512.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB612120.22840
Jalen BuckleyHB13816.21430
Trey LanceQB22311.50160
Caleb WilliamsQB11616.00160
Kyle MonangaiHB273.5080
George PickensWR000.0000
Zavion ThomasWR000.0000
Demond ClaiborneHB000.0000
Josh SantosTE000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Roman LawsWR34615.30291
Josh SantosTE34314.30230
George PickensWR4389.50150
Colston LovelandTE23718.50220
Tutu AtwellWR23618.00290
Rome OdunzeWR22914.50242
Zavion ThomasWR11515.00150
Luther Burden IIIWR2157.5080
Rico DowdleHB11010.00100
Cole KmetTE188.0080
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tory TaylorP0000
Will ReichardK22355