Bears at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 32, Chicago Bears 31 · New World League
Final Score
Bears 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPCaleb Williams 316 yds passingTim Huntington 61 yds rushingColston Loveland 105 yds receivingTotal yards 412 · 326Passing yards 305 · 218Rushing yards 107 · 108Completions 14/21 · 16/26Yards per carry 7.6 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a final score of 32-31. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish themselves early in the 2027 season, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Chicago's Caleb Williams had a standout performance, throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his impressive arm and accuracy. Tim Huntington added to the offensive effort with 61 rushing yards, while Colston Loveland was a reliable target, racking up 105 receiving yards. Despite the loss, the Bears' offense was potent, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical stops, led by Jordan Almas with four total tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense tightened, allowing them to hold off a desperate Bears' drive, ultimately sealing the victory. While Jaylon Johnson's two interceptions for Chicago highlighted their defensive prowess, it was the Vikings' ability to make key plays when it counted that secured their win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 13/21 | 62% | 316 | 3 | 2 | 105.7 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 16/26 | 62% | 244 | 2 | 3 | 78.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Tim HuntingtonHB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 50 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 59 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 48 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MuhammadCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den BergDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AlmasMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jesse WandMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 4 | 19 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 3 | 58 |
