Bears at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 28, Chicago Bears 9 · NBS
Final Score
Bears 9 1 TD · 1 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPKyler Murray 271 yds passingD'Andre Swift 106 yds rushingLuther Burden III 73 yds receivingDillon Thieneman 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 227 · 408Passing yards 119 · 253Rushing yards 108 · 155Completions 7/18 · 23/32Yards per carry 10.8 · 7.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Minnesota Vikings cruised to a decisive 28-9 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 16 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Vikings showcased their dominance at home, while the Bears struggled to find their rhythm on both sides of the ball.
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was the standout performer, throwing for 271 yards and two touchdown passes, effectively leading his team’s offensive charge. On the other side, D'Andre Swift made a significant impact for the Bears with 106 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's scoring. Luther Burden III added 73 receiving yards, yet the Bears' offensive efforts fell short against a formidable Vikings defense.
Defensively, Minnesota's Isaiah Rodgers Sr. made a crucial play with an interception that shifted momentum in the game. The Vikings' ability to stifle the Bears' offensive attacks, combined with their own scoring efficiency, proved to be the turning point. Chicago's struggles to capitalize on opportunities, despite some individual performances, ultimately sealed their fate in this matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 7/18 | 39% | 160 | 1 | 1 | 66.8 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 23/32 | 72% | 271 | 2 | 0 | 118.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 13 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | — | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 47 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 11 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 21 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Greg CarpenterTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville GallimoreDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance ClearyLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco JacksonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler DavisDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 0 | 32 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |