Bears at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 34, Chicago Bears 17 · New World League
Final Score
Bears 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 217 yds passingJordan Mason 87 yds rushingLuther Burden III 117 yds receivingDillon Thieneman 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 276 · 316Passing yards 215 · 195Rushing yards 61 · 121Completions 16/29 · 14/19Yards per carry 5.5 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
The Minnesota Vikings capped off their season with a commanding 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 18, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for a favorable end to the regular season, the stakes were high in this divisional clash.
Kyler Murray led the Vikings' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Jordan Mason added a strong ground presence with 87 rushing yards, while Luther Burden III shone for the Bears, racking up 117 receiving yards despite the loss. Caleb Williams also made his mark with 217 passing yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jalen Redmond's sack was a key moment, disrupting a critical drive for the Bears, while James Pierre's interception sealed the deal late in the game. The Vikings' ability to apply pressure and capitalize on turnovers ultimately paved the way for their decisive victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 16/29 | 55% | 217 | 2 | 1 | 87.8 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/19 | 74% | 195 | 2 | 0 | 141.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 19 | 87 | 4.6 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||||
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 30 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 57 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||||
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar TurnerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam LewisSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | |||
| Cairo SantosK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 4 | 49 |