Vikings at Bears
Chicago Bears 24, Minnesota Vikings 7 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Vikings 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Bears 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPArch Manning 251 yds passingLJ Martin 83 yds rushingJordan Addison 118 yds receivingKelley Jones 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 300 · 347Passing yards 251 · 179Rushing yards 49 · 168Completions 21/35 · 23/37Yards per carry 4.1 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bears' victory showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Vikings struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game.
Caleb Williams led the Bears' offense with a steady performance, throwing for 200 yards and a touchdown. LJ Martin was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 83 rushing yards and keeping the chains moving. Meanwhile, Jordan Addison made a mark for the Vikings, accumulating 118 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Bears excelled in crucial moments, highlighted by Montez Sweat's impactful sack that disrupted the Vikings' offensive flow. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Chicago's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the game. Byron Murphy Jr. of Minnesota stood out with 10 total tackles, but the Bears' relentless pressure ultimately sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 21/35 | 60% | 251 | 1 | 0 | 91.4 |
| Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/37 | 62% | 179 | 1 | 1 | 71.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bears | |||||||
| LJ MartinHB | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 18 | 62 | 3.4 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 85 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||||
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| LJ MartinHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle MonangaiHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Kelley JonesCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-MatosLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold EbiketieLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bears | |||||
| Malik MuhammadCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo UigaleleiREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun ElliottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Simeon HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bears | |||
| Alex McPhersonK | 1/1 | 3 | 22 |