Bears at Vikings
Chicago Bears 49, Minnesota Vikings 22 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Bears 49 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 22 3 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPCaleb Williams 246 yds passingJoe Mixon 100 yds rushingKalif Raymond 126 yds receivingD'Marco Jackson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 284 · 358Passing yards 230 · 221Rushing yards 54 · 137Completions 11/14 · 2/5Yards per carry 6.9 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 49-22 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high for both teams, the Bears showcased their offensive prowess, ensuring a spot in the postseason.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for an impressive 246 yards and five touchdowns, putting on a display of precision passing that left the Vikings' defense scrambling. Kalif Raymond was his primary target, racking up 126 receiving yards, while Joe Mixon of the Vikings managed to break through with 100 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Bears' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bears made their presence felt, with D'Marco Jackson snagging two interceptions, turning the tide in Chicago's favor. Chop Robinson added a sack to the mix, while Devin Bush led the team in tackles with five. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Jackson's first interception set up a quick touchdown, creating a gap that the Vikings could never recover from.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 11/14 | 79% | 246 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 2/5 | 40% | 21 | 0 | 1 | 13.3 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 16/23 | 70% | 219 | 0 | 2 | 63.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 20 | 100 | 5.0 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam AkersHB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 34 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 27 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kalif RaymondWR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 68 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| D'Marco JacksonSAM | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushWILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Chop RobinsonREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Xavier WoodsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 1 | 37 |
| Other | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |