Minnesota
Vikings
1-5
13
FINAL
24
Chicago
Bears
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 7 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings 24-13, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a stronger standing in the division, this victory not only boosts Chicago's confidence but also puts Minnesota in a precarious spot as they look to rebound in the second half of the season.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for the Bears, throwing for 247 yards and delivering two touchdown passes. His connection with Dakorien Moore was particularly devastating, as Moore racked up 159 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Vikings' secondary and making key plays at critical moments.
Defensively, the Bears were bolstered by Dillon Thieneman's interception, which shifted the momentum and stifled a potential scoring drive by Minnesota. Despite not having standout performances from their defense, the Bears' overall pressure and timely stops were instrumental in limiting the Vikings' offensive effectiveness, particularly during the game's pivotal moments. The combination of aggressive defense and efficient offense allowed Chicago to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 247 | 2 | 0 | 115.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 42 | 21 | 50% | 236 | 1 | 1 | 65.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 44 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 16 | 1.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 6 | 159 | 26.5 | 99 | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahiem Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deantre Prince | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amaris Williams | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| Nico Radicic | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |

